How to Accept mada Payments in Your Online Store: A Practical Guide (2026)
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Key takeaways
- mada is Saudi Arabia's national payment network and the most used in the kingdom.
- You accept mada through a gateway that supports it (such as Geidea, Moyasar, PayTabs).
- Enable mada in your store settings after connecting the gateway, then test it before launch.
- Missing mada is a top cause of cart abandonment for Saudi customers.
How to accept mada
To accept mada you need a gateway that supports it, then enable it from your store settings. After connecting, run a test transaction to confirm payment flows smoothly before you show it to customers.
Steps to enable
- Choose a gateway that supports mada (such as Geidea, Moyasar, or PayTabs).
- Connect the gateway to your store by entering its credentials in settings.
- Enable mada among the methods shown at checkout.
- Run a test purchase to confirm the payment succeeds.
In Hajatek the gateway is enabled from settings and shown to customers only after it's connected and tested. For the comparison, read: the payment gateways comparison.
Why mada matters
Many Saudi customers prefer mada over other methods, and its absence at checkout is a direct cause of cart abandonment.
Add mada alongside cards, Apple Pay, buy-now-pay-later (Tabby and Tamara), and cash on delivery to cover wider preferences.
FAQ
Do I need a gateway to accept mada? Yes, you accept mada through a gateway that supports it such as Geidea, Moyasar, and PayTabs.
Is mada essential for my Saudi store? Yes, it's the most used method and its absence raises cart abandonment.
Do I need to test the payment? Yes, run a test transaction before launch to avoid any error your customer might hit.
