Apex bank of Kuwait
The Industrial Bank of Kuwait
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK)
Gulf Bank
National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)
The Bank of Kuwait & the Middle East (BKME)
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
Burgan Bank
Citigroup Kuwait
Commercial Bank of Kuwait
Jordan Kuwait Bank
Kuwait Finance House
Boubyan Bank
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List of Commercial Banks in Kuwait
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: December 6, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Kuwait hosts a mix of conventional, Islamic, and foreign commercial banks.
- Prominent local banks include NBK, CBK, Gulf Bank, ABK, Burgan Bank, KFH, Boubyan, KIB, Warba.
- Foreign banks operating include Citigroup, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, HSBC, and others.
- The Central Bank of Kuwait regulates all banking operations in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the main conventional banks in Kuwait?
Key conventional banks include National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), Commercial Bank of Kuwait (CBK), Gulf Bank, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK), and Burgan Bank.
Which banks in Kuwait are Sharia-compliant?
Islamic banks include Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Boubyan Bank, Kuwait International Bank (KIB), and Warba Bank.
Do international banks operate in Kuwait?
Yes, foreign banks such as Citigroup, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, HSBC, BNP Paribas, and others maintain branches in Kuwait.
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