Kuwait Open Banking

Kuwait Open Banking Framework

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Jurisdiction
Kuwait
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Effective Date
2025
Jan 1, 2025
Full Compliance
TBD
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Regulator
Central Bank of Kuwait

Overview

The Central Bank of Kuwait announced Open Banking with connection to its Fintech Sandbox established in 2018. A working group with major banks is defining implementation specifications.

Scope & Coverage

AISPIS

Key Requirements

1
CBK licensing
2
Sandbox participation
3
API standardization
4
Consumer protection

Implementation Timeline

Jan 1, 2018
Fintech Sandbox established
Jan 1, 2023
Working group with major banks formed

Key Notes

Working group with NBK, KFH and other major banks defining specifications. Expected completion end 2023.

Official Resources

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