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7 Popular Saudi Gift Cards Nigerians Should Know

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Your cousin who works in Riyadh sends you one of those Saudi gift cards for your birthday. You open the email and see “SAR 100.” Three questions hit you at once. Is this card real? Can you use it in Nigeria? And if you can’t, what is it worth in naira?

This guide answers all three. You’ll learn which Saudi gift cards are popular, what each one buys, the riyal values they come in, and the regional rules that decide whether a card works for you. You’ll also learn how to work out a card’s value in seconds and how to sell supported cards for naira without falling for the usual traps.

Does Saudi Arabia Have Gift Cards? Quick answer

Yes, Saudi Arabia has gift cards. The most popular Saudi gift cards include Apple, Google Play, Amazon.sa, PlayStation, Steam, noon, and Jarir Bookstore. They come in Saudi riyals (SAR) and usually work only with accounts or stores in Saudi Arabia. If you live in Nigeria, you can sell supported cards, such as the Saudi Apple iTunes card, for naira on Ridima.

Key takeaways

  • Saudi gift cards come in Saudi riyals (SAR), and most only work with Saudi accounts or Saudi stores.
  • The riyal is pegged to the US dollar at SAR 3.75 = $1, so you can estimate any card’s dollar value by dividing by 3.75.
  • Global brands like Apple, Google Play, Amazon, PlayStation, and Steam are easier to trade in Nigeria than local Saudi brands like noon and Jarir.
  • Never redeem a card you plan to sell. Once you redeem it, the value moves into an account, and you can’t trade it anymore.

What makes a gift card “Saudi”?

A Saudi gift card is a prepaid card issued for the Saudi market. Two details separate it from the US or UK cards most Nigerians already know.

  1. It uses the Saudi riyal (SAR). The value printed on the card is in riyals.
  2. It is region-locked. A region lock means the card only works with an account set to that country. For example, Google says the country listed on your Google Play account must match the country where the gift card was issued. So a Saudi Google Play card will not load on a Nigerian Google account, and a Saudi Apple card will not load on a Nigerian Apple ID.

How to convert SAR to dollars in seconds

Saudi Arabia pegs its riyal to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 3.75 riyals per dollar, and it has held that rate since 1986. That makes the maths easy. You can divide the SAR value by 3.75.

Card value (SAR)Dollar value
SAR 50about $13.33
SAR 100about $26.67
SAR 187.50$50
SAR 375$100
SAR 750$200

Note that this table only shows the face value. The naira you receive when you sell depends on the trading rate for that brand, region, and card type on the day you trade. That’s why the same dollar value can pay differently from one card to another, as we explain in do gift cards have varying rates? 

So, always check today’s figure on the Ridima gift card rate calculator before you make any decision.

7 popular Saudi gift cards Nigerians should know

These are the popular Saudi gift cards you should know as a Nigerian;

  1. Apple gift card (Saudi Arabia)

Apple gift card allows users to purchase apps, games, music, movies, iCloud+ storage, subscriptions, and Apple products from Apple’s Saudi store. The digital Saudi Apple gift card comes in any amount from SAR 50 to SAR 5,000.

Apple’s terms limit the Saudi card to Apple properties in Saudi Arabia. That means the receiving Apple Account must also be set to Saudi Arabia.

This is the Saudi card you can sell most easily in Nigeria. Ridima’s calculator lists a Saudi Arabia (SAR) Apple iTunes option for cards between SAR 100 and SAR 1,000, so you can check what your Saudi Apple card is worth in naira in a few taps. When you’re ready, head to the sell Apple iTunes gift card page.

  1. Google Play gift card (Saudi Arabia)

A Saudi Arabian Google Play gift card lets you buy Android apps, games, books, movies, and in-app items on Google Play. Google’s official support page lists SAR 20, SAR 50, SAR 100, SAR 300, and SAR 400. You can also get custom amounts from SAR 20 to SAR 400.

Your Google Play country must match the card’s country. Saudi card terms also state that the user must live in Saudi Arabia.

Google Play is one of the most familiar brands on Nigerian trading apps. Before you sell, confirm the platform accepts the Saudi version, not just the US one. Check the Ridima Google Play gift card page for the regions currently listed. If you have a card that matches your own account’s region, our guide on how to redeem a Google Play gift card walks you through it.

  1. Amazon.sa gift card

Amazon is a popular online marketplace. It allows users to buy electronics, fashion, beauty, home goods, and millions of other items on Amazon’s Saudi website, Amazon.sa.

Sellers list Amazon.sa cards from SAR 10 up to SAR 1,000. An Amazon.sa card only works on Amazon.sa. It is not the same as an Amazon.com (US) card, even though both carry the Amazon name. Card terms shared by Saudi seller Resal state that Amazon.sa gift cards expire after 10 years.

So, don’t assume your Amazon.sa card will fetch the same rate as a US Amazon card. Buyers price regional Amazon cards differently, so check the Ridima Amazon gift card page for the card you hold.

  1. PlayStation Store gift card (KSA)

With a PlayStation Store gift card, you can purchase games, add-ons, in-game currency, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions on PS4 and PS5.

Saudi PlayStation cards often mirror US dollar tiers. You’ll see values like SAR 37.50 (10),SAR75(20), SAR 187.50 (50),andSAR750(200). The card needs a PlayStation Network account registered in Saudi Arabia. Some sellers also state a 12-month window to redeem the code, so check the terms on your card.

Those odd numbers like SAR 187.50 confuse many first-time sellers. Now you know they are simply dollar values converted at 3.75.

  1. Steam Wallet gift card (SAR)

The Steam Wallet gift card can buy PC games, downloadable content (DLC), and in-game items on Steam. Saudi Steam Wallet codes come in small and large amounts, from around SAR 20 and SAR 50 up to several hundred riyals.

Saudi Steam codes are meant for Steam accounts with a SAR wallet. Sellers warn that the card currency must match your Steam account currency. Steam is a popular brand among Nigerian gift card traders, but the region still matters. 

A SAR Steam card and a USD Steam card are not the same product, and rates can differ. Check the Ridima Steam gift card page to see which Steam regions you can trade.

  1. noon gift card (KSA)

Noon gift card is specific to the Saudi Arabian market. With it, you can shop for products on noon.com, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, and services such as noon Food and noon Minutes in Saudi Arabia.

Sellers list Saudi noon cards at SAR 10, SAR 25, SAR 50, SAR 100, SAR 200, and SAR 500. You redeem the card into “noon credits” using a 16-digit card number and a 4-digit PIN. Saudi noon cards only work on noon accounts registered in Saudi Arabia.

Very few Nigerian trading platforms list noon cards. If you receive one, your best move is to gift it to someone who lives in Saudi Arabia.

  1. Jarir Bookstore gift card

As the name implies, the Jarir Bookstore gift card allows users to purchase books, stationery, laptops, phones, and accessories from Jarir, one of Saudi Arabia’s best-known retail chains. Jarir cards are available in SAR 50, SAR 100, SAR 300, and SAR 500, and some sellers offer SAR 1,000.

You redeem it at Jarir showrooms by showing the barcode, or online at Jarir’s website. Jarir cards make thoughtful gifts for students and workers in Saudi Arabia. They are hard to sell in Nigeria, so treat them as a “use it or regift it” card.

Where to buy Saudi gift cards

If you want to send a gift card to someone in Saudi Arabia, or you live there and want one for yourself, you have three safe options.

  1. Official brand stores. Apple sells Saudi gift cards on its Saudi website and app. Google lists its official Saudi retail partners on its Google Play gift card page.
  2. Major Saudi retailers. Electronics chains like Jarir and eXtra, along with supermarkets, stock physical cards in-store.
  3. Saudi gift card marketplaces. Platforms such as Resal and YouGotaGift sell digital codes for many brands and deliver them by email or in-app.

If you are in Nigeria and want to pay in naira, you can also buy gift cards on Ridima. Just confirm the region before you pay.

Tip for Nigerians sending gifts to Saudi Arabia: Buy a digital card, confirm the seller lists it as a Saudi (KSA) card, and double-check the recipient’s email before you pay. A card for the wrong region is a gift nobody can use.

How to sell Saudi gift cards in Nigeria (step by step)

Got a Saudi card you can’t use? Here’s how to turn a supported card into naira with Ridima.

  1. Create your Ridima account. Download the Ridima app on Android or iOS, or sign up on the web.
  2. Check that Ridima supports your card. Confirm the brand, the region (Saudi Arabia, SAR), and the card type (physical card or e-code). The Saudi Apple iTunes card is currently listed for SAR 100 to SAR 1,000.
  3. Check the live rate. Use the Ridima rate calculator to see what your card is worth in naira today.
  4. Submit your card. Go to sell gift cards, choose your card and region, enter the amount, and upload a clear photo or the e-code.
  5. Review and confirm. Check the naira amount and the card details before you submit.
  6. Get paid. Once Ridima verifies your card, you receive your naira and can withdraw it to your Nigerian bank account.

5 mistakes to avoid with Saudi gift cards

Here are five mistakes to avoid with Saudi gift cards; 

  1. Redeeming a card you want to sell. Once you redeem it, the value moves into an account, and you can’t trade it anymore.
  2. Mixing up $ and SAR. A “$100 card” and a “SAR 100 card” are very different. SAR 100 is worth about $26.67.
  3. Sending your code to a stranger first. Anyone with the code can spend it. Never send a code to a “buyer” on WhatsApp or Telegram before you get paid. Use a trusted platform instead.
  4. Paying an “activation fee.” Real gift cards don’t need you to pay extra to unlock them. Anyone who asks for this is likely a scammer.
  5. Uploading blurry photos. Unclear images slow down verification. Take a sharp photo in good light, with the full code visible.

Frequently asked questions about Saudi gift cards

Here are frequently asked questions about Saudi gift cards; 

Question 1: Does Saudi Arabia have Steam gift cards?

Yes. Steam Wallet codes in Saudi riyals exist for Steam accounts with a SAR wallet. You can buy them from Saudi retailers and online gift card stores.

Question 2: Can I use a Saudi gift card in Nigeria?

In most cases, no. Saudi gift cards are locked to Saudi accounts or Saudi stores, so they won’t load on a Nigerian Apple ID, Google account, or PlayStation account. You can sell supported cards for naira instead.

Question 3: How much is a SAR 100 Apple gift card in naira?

A SAR 100 card has a face value of about $26.67, because SAR 3.75 equals $1. The naira you get depends on the trading rate on the day you sell. Check the Saudi Apple iTunes rate on Ridima for today’s figure.

Question 4: Is a $100 Saudi gift card the same as a SAR 100 card?

No. A $100 value equals SAR 375. A SAR 100 card is worth about $26.67, which is roughly a quarter of that.

Question 5: Which Saudi gift card is easiest to sell in Nigeria?

The Saudi Apple gift card is the easiest, because platforms like Ridima list it by name. Other global brands like Google Play, Steam, and Amazon come next. Local brands like noon and Jarir are the hardest to sell. Always confirm that your chosen platform accepts the Saudi version of the card.

Final thoughts

So, does Saudi Arabia have gift cards? It does, and plenty of them. From Apple and Google Play to noon and Jarir, Saudi gift cards cover shopping, gaming, apps, and everyday spending. For you as a Nigerian, the key is to know which cards you can use, which ones you can sell, and which ones are best passed on to someone in the Kingdom.

Check the region and currency before you buy or redeem, divide by 3.75 to know your card’s dollar value, and trade only on trusted platforms. If you’re holding a Saudi Apple card or another supported card you can’t use, check what it’s worth on Ridima and turn it into naira today.

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