Market dominance: 65%+ transaction share, affluent population
Card payments are a widely used payment method in Kuwait, supported by strong credit and debit card adoption. As a core payment method in 2026, they are commonly used across both online and in-store transactions within a high-income, digitally active market. For publishers, card payments help drive revenue at scale by enabling reliable and widely accepted transactions.



Domestic switch (universal acceptance)
Annual transaction value
Market share of contactless payments
Market share of transactions
of Kuwaiti adults use
| Supported features | |
|---|---|
| Exclusive payment method outside of App Store (Apple) | |
| Exclusive payment method outside of Google Play (Android) | |
| PO Model Available | |
| Refunds | |
| Local Entity Required | |
| Supports Recurring | |
| Supports Marketing Co-Promotion | |
| Settlement | Within 30 days |
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