# Payment Gateways in Kuwait for Transfer Companies

> KNET, cards, Apple Pay and Tabby for transfer and limousine bookings in Kuwait: Tap Payments, MyFatoorah, Stripe and Airwallex in TransferArc, compared.

https://www.transferarc.com/countries/kuwait

In Kuwait, KNET is the card in every wallet. Tap Payments and MyFatoorah, both founded in Kuwait, bring KNET to TransferArc next to Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay.

## In short

- Four gateways work in TransferArc for Kuwait: Tap Payments and MyFatoorah (local), plus Stripe and Airwallex.
- KNET is available through both local gateways.
- Stripe and Airwallex do not open accounts for Kuwaiti companies.
- PayPal is not available because PayPal does not accept KWD.

## How Kuwait pays

- **Currency**: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- **National debit network**: KNET
- **Phone wallets**: Apple Pay
- **Main airport**: Kuwait International (KWI)

KNET is Kuwait’s national debit network, and KNET debit cards are what most residents use to pay online. A gateway without KNET reaches only part of the market.

Kuwaiti limousine and transfer firms serve airport, corporate and wedding work. Both Kuwaiti gateways in TransferArc take KNET, cards and Apple Pay.

## Payment gateways for Kuwait in TransferArc

- **Tap Payments** (Local gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, STC Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, KNET, Tabby (pay later). Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/tap-payments
- **MyFatoorah** (Local gateways): KNET, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Tabby (pay later). Companies registered here can open an account. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/myfatoorah
- **Stripe** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/stripe
- **Airwallex** (International gateways): Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay. Needs an account registered in a country the gateway serves. https://www.transferarc.com/payment-gateways/airwallex

## Where online payment helps Kuwaiti operators

- **Airport limousines**: KWI pickups paid by KNET in advance.
- **Corporate contracts**: Card payments and invoices.
- **Weddings and events**: Larger bookings with Tabby where enabled.

## Which gateway to pick in Kuwait

- **Invoice-led sales**: MyFatoorah: a payment invoice per booking.
- **Apple Pay and Google Pay**: Tap Payments offers both wallets.
- **International cards**: Both take Visa and Mastercard; Stripe or Airwallex only with a foreign entity.

## Sources and verification

- https://www.tap.company
- https://www.myfatoorah.com
- https://stripe.com/global
- https://help.airwallex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4408591334937
- Central bank or regulator: Central Bank of Kuwait (https://www.cbk.gov.kw/)
- Last verified 2026-11-11

## Frequently asked questions.

### Which payment gateways can a Kuwaiti transfer company use in TransferArc?

Tap Payments, MyFatoorah, Stripe and Airwallex.

### Which gateways take KNET?

Tap Payments and MyFatoorah.

### Can a Kuwaiti company open a Stripe account?

No. Kuwait is not on Stripe’s or Airwallex’s list of supported countries.

### Is PayPal available?

No. PayPal does not accept KWD.

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