Kuwait’s cash economy shrinks as ATM withdrawals fall by 414.5 million dinars
Kuwait is experiencing a decline in its cash economy. ATM transactions dropped to 45.214 million between January and September, compared to 49.123 million in the same period of 2025. This resulted in a decrease of 414.5 million dinars in withdrawals. The trend also includes fewer cash withdrawals at bank branches. This suggests the public is relying less on physical currency.
Number of ATM transactions fell to 45.214 million during the January-September period, compared with 49.123 million transactions in the same period of 2025 The downward trend is not limited to ATM withdrawals but extends to cash withdrawals through bank branches, suggesting a broader change in the public’s reliance on physical currency Kuwait is witnessing a … The post Kuwait’s cash economy shrinks as ATM withdrawals fall by 414.5 million dinars appeared first on Times Kuwait .