Mastercard collaborates with tech giant Google to launch GPay in Kuwait

Mastercard collaborates with tech giant Google to launch GPay in Kuwait

Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has collaborated with Google to launch Google Pay (GPay) in Kuwait, strengthening digital payment capabilities in the country.

Cardholders can tap to pay with their Android phones or supported Wear OS devices in stores where contactless is in operation. They can also use Google Pay to make payments online and through apps.

A seamless way to transact, Google Pay saves customers from handing over their payment cards, touching physical buttons, or exchanging cash. Security and privacy are built into every aspect to ensure data is protected. Transactions are made with a virtual card number, so Google Pay does not share the real credit card number with the business, and therefore payment information remains safe.

Customers can save their cards for Google Pay in Google Wallet, a digital wallet that securely stores payment cards, loyalty cards, boarding passes, and more. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) recently granted several banks licenses to activate Google Wallet in the country.

Fueling efforts to accelerate the adoption of high-security digital payments, the launch aligns with the Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” and the country’s ongoing digital transformation journey.

Erdem Çakar

Country Manager

Kuwait & Qatar, Mastercard “We are delighted to join