Kuwait Mandates Mobile ID App for Online Money Transfers

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•The Mobile ID app became mandatory for all online money transfers in Kuwait on April 22, 2026.
•The new Sahel app service launched on April 23, 2026, enables credit transfers between mobile phone lines.
•The Mobile ID app requirement applies to both individuals and businesses using online money transfer services in Kuwait.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Kuwaiti authorities enforce strict compliance with the Mobile ID app requirement then online money transfer fraud could decrease, benefiting consumers and financial institutions.

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MEArab Times (Kuwait)New Sahel App Service Launched to Transfer Credit Between Mobile Phone Lines MEArab Times (Kuwait)Mobile ID App Now Mandatory for Online Money Transfers in Kuwait

Kuwait has required all users to use a Mobile ID app for online money transfers starting April 22, 2026. This measure aims to improve security and reduce fraud in digital transactions across the country. Additionally, a new Sahel app service was launched on April 23, 2026, allowing users to transfer credit between mobile phone lines, expanding digital payment options.