finpeel Answers · Kuwait · updated 2026-08-14

Do I need approval to offer BNPL in Kuwait?

Yes. The Central Bank of Kuwait brought BNPL activity into its regulatory and supervisory framework through its electronic-payment instructions, so providers should not treat BNPL as unregulated merchant credit.

The exact structure should be checked against the CBK instructions and the role of any bank or finance-company partner.

Map who extends the credit, customer repayment obligations and merchant settlement before launching.

Regulator: Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK)

Primary sources: Central Bank of Kuwait — Electronic Payment Instructions

Directional — not legal advice. Verify with the regulator before committing.

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