Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?
Credit cards are widely used. ApplePay works everywhere. A very small number of government institutions (some museums) only accept K-net, a local payment option that requires a local bank account. But even there, workarounds exist. ATMs are common and safe. - May 2023
I had no issues with using my credit almost everywhere. Some places only accept local credit cards. We were fine without a local card for 2 years. ATMs are fine as well. Majority of stores do not accept American Expresss. - May 2023
I use my credit card and debit card often, but this post does seem to be a cash society. I have had no problems using them. There is a ATM right outside the main gate. - Apr 2022
I've used my credit and debit cards to order food and house necessities from the first day we arrived. - Mar 2022
Yes and yes. - Feb 2020
ATMs are everywhere. Credit cards are excepted almost everywhere. AMEX isn't as widely accepted. You will need cash at the small street-side veggie/fruit co-ops. - Nov 2018
I regularly use credit cards and my ATM without any issues. All restaurants, grocery stores, etc., take credit cards. - May 2017
You can use your credit card safely here and use the ATM as well. I have not had any problems. - Mar 2017
Credit cards are widely accepted and safe to use. ATMs are common and seem safe. Taxis do not take credit cards, so small change is good to have for transport. - Aug 2016
Cards are accepted most places and we never had a problem using ours. - Jun 2015
Widely accepted. - Mar 2015
Safe and ubiquitous kiosks. - Dec 2013
Easy access anywhere. - May 2013
Credit cards, debit cards, ATMs everywhere, but watch the hidden currency conversion "fees". - Feb 2013
We have not had a problem with the ones that accept our card. - Jan 2013
Can be used at most all retail outlets. - May 2012
We mostly use cash here. At restaurants and stores at the mall I have used my credit card, but for grocery shopping and other misc. shopping around town I always use cash. - May 2012
Credit cards and ATM machines are no problem to use. - Jan 2012
No problems. - Jul 2010
I use my credit cards and ATM regularly and have had no problems. - Jul 2010
I used them pretty much anywhere that had walls (meaning, not in the souks/markets or from street vendors).Never had a problem. - Jul 2008
Very easy. ATM's everywhere. Credit cards good at all major shopping areas. Cash in needed in the souks. - Jun 2008
