KWD
د.ك
Kuwaiti Dinar
Official currency of Kuwait
ISO Country Code
KW
Decimal Places
3 / 4
Subunit
fils
Payment Methods Available
Payment Options
Available payment methods and requirements
Choose the right payment method for your needs
Priority Payment
Fast processing with priority serviceM | SWIFT |
|---|---|
Cut-off Time (UK) | 13:30 |
D | Next Day |
M | No limit |
D | Any (excluding sanctioned) |
Trace | Available |
Recall | Available |
Ultimate Payer Displayed | Available |
Required Fields
Field requirements for this payment methodRecipient Name
Recipient Address
Recipient City
Recipient Bank Code
Bic Swift
Account Number
IBAN
Payment Reason
Currency Holidays
Currency settlements pause on public or bank holidays.
Currency Holiday Calendar
Official non-business days for this currency- Jul
27
2025Islamic New Year
In 10 daysSunday, July 27, 2025
- Sep
5
2025Prophet's Birthday
In 50 daysFriday, September 5, 2025
Account Format
Standards for account numbers and IBAN
Account Format & Structure
Standardised format for financial accounts with this currencyFormat Standards
| Format Type | Structure Pattern |
|---|---|
BBAN Basic Bank Account Number | BBBB-YYYYYYYYYY |
IBAN International Bank Account Number | KWKK BBBB CCCC CCCC CCCC CCCC CCCC CC Format Key LegendK:IBAN check digits B:National bank code C:Account number |
Example Accounts
| Account Type | Example Format |
|---|---|
B Bank Code | 001 |
B Branch Code | 123 |
A Account Number | 456789012345 |
B BBAN | 001 123 456789012345 |
I IBAN | KW81CBKU0000000000001234560101 |
Always double-check account formats before initiating payments to ensure successful transactions.
Additional Notes
Important information and special considerations
Special Considerations
Important notes and requirements for KWD paymentsPlease review these important notes before processing payments in KWD
1
KWD is a high-value currency pegged to a basket of currencies, primarily the USD.2
IBAN is mandatory for SWIFT payments; local payments are not supported via Currencycloud.3
Currencycloud does not support KWD for clients operating under its EEA entity (Currencycloud BV).4
SWIFT messages must use permitted characters: letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +5
Non-supported characters will be transformed to EBCDIC equivalent or removed on a best endeavors basis in order to comply with the restrictions of the Swift payment network. The permitted characters on the Swift network are letters, numbers, spaces and the following symbols: / – ? : ( ) . , ‘ +
For more information about payment requirements for KWD, contact your account manager or refer to the latest regulations.
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