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The Information & eGovernment Authority (IGA), in collaboration with Beyon Connect, announced the launch of the Bulk Know Your Customer (KYC) Service, a new milestone in Bahrain’s journey towards a trusted, secure and fully digital financial ecosystem.
This strategic capability allows regulated financial institutions to submit large volumes of customer records for verification directly against Bahrain’s Central Population Registry. By enabling the identification and correction of outdated, incomplete or unverifiable KYC data at scale, the service supports the sector’s compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) requirements while reducing the risk of identity fraud.
For citizens and residents whose KYC information held by financial institutions is outdated, the Bulk KYC Service removes the need for them to manually update their records.
“This initiative reflects our continued commitment to enabling Bahrain’s financial sector with practical, trusted and future-ready digital services,” said IGA chief executive officer Mohammed Ali Al Qaed.
“It gives institutions the confidence to address legacy data challenges and to meet the expectations of regulators, partners and customers – all within a secure, government-backed framework”, he added.
Shaikh Mohamed
“This is about more than technology – it’s about strengthening the integrity of Bahrain’s financial system,” said Beyon Digital Growth CEO Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
“The Bulk KYC Service equips institutions with a powerful tool to eliminate outdated records, enhance trust and align with national regulatory and security expectations.”
The Bulk KYC Service is secured by a zero-trust framework built on eKey 2.0, ensuring the highest levels of protection for both institutions and citizens. Each access request is authenticated, verified, and continuously monitored.
The Bulk KYC Service has been designed in line with Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law and other applicable regulations, ensuring strict compliance and accountability.
The Bulk KYC Service is available to all licensed financial institutions in Bahrain with an active eKey for Business (eKey-B) agreement.
The Bulk KYC Service will be available for a limited period, during which licensed institutions can securely submit their customer data for validation.
Beyon Connect, acting as the national onboarding partner for eKey for Business, will provide full documentation, technical guidance, and onboarding support to institutions adopting the Bulk KYC Service.
Financial institutions are urged to engage with Beyon Connect immediately to ensure readiness ahead of the service’s planned go-live in mid-October 2025.
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