Local payment methods in the Middle East

Learn about the payments landscape in the Middle East region.

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Bahrain

Benefit is the dominant card-based payment method in Bahrain.

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Kuwait

The most popular electronic payment method in Kuwait is the local scheme KNET.

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United Arab Emirates

Cards are becoming increasingly popular, with Visa and Mastercard dominating the landscape.

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