Central Bank Launches 'Barwa' as Identity for Kuwait's Local Payment Card
Qiyas summary
Kuwait Central Bank launches Barwa identity as part of the national payments system
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The bank stated via its X account that “Barwa” will operate within the national payments system under the supervision of the Central Bank of Kuwait, a move aimed at anchoring the local identity of payment instruments and drawing inspiration from Kuwait’s heritage.
The introductory message bore the slogan “Barwa… A Legacy of Trust, Extending into the Future,” underscoring the link between the name’s heritage connotations and the push to develop the local payments ecosystem.
