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  • Eid Al-Fitr Holiday

    On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, NBK will be closed based on the following two possible scenarios: First: Should Thursday, 19 March 2026 be the last day of Ramadan, the holiday will be from Thursday, 19 March until Monday, 23 March 2026, with duty resuming on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Second: Should Thursday, 19 March 2026 be the day of Eid Al-Fitr, the holiday will be from Thursday, 19 March until Sunday, 22 March 2026, with duty resuming on Monday, 23 March 2026. NBK wishes you a happy Eid.

  • Corporate Service Center and Cash Services at NBK Headquarters

    In order to better serve our clients, please note that effective tomorrow, Sunday, 15 March 2026, services will be provided from NBK Headquarters as follows: Corporate Service Center - Third Floor (Podium), Cash Services Department - Basement (Podium).

  • Trade Finance Services at NBK Headquarters

    In order to better serve our clients, please note that effective tomorrow, Sunday 15 March 2026, all clients of the Trade Finance Department will be served from NBK Headquarters - Ground Floor. All services will remain available including: Documentary Collections and handling of Letters of Credit, Issuance and processing of Letters of Guarantee.

  • Closure of Some Branches

    As a precautionary measure, the following NBK branches will be temporarily closed until further notice: Kuwait International Airport T4, Kuwait International Airport, and Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS). We will be pleased to serve you at the nearest available branch. All banking services remain available through NBK Self-Service branches, the Call Center, and all electronic channels. Serving you remains our priority. May God protect Kuwait, its Amir, and its people from all harm. Learn More

  • Important Announcement

    Official Statement Regarding Circular No. (2/RB/RBA/2026) Issued to All Kuwaiti Banks. Learn More

  • Working Hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan

    Dear Customers, Please note that the official working hours at the NBK branches during the Holy Month of Ramadan will be from 10 AM until 1:30 PM. All NBK branches shall be closed after Iftar with the exception of our branches at The Avenues, Grand Plaza-The Avenues, Khairan Outlet Mall & The Warehouse Mall, along with NBK self-service branches. Ramadan Mubarak.

  • Beware of Fraud

    NBK never asks for your card number, OTP, PIN, CVV or any personal information over the phone, SMS, email, WhatsApp or any similar app. Do not disclose your information to anyone. Learn More

Cards Activation

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In order to provide you with the highest standards of safety and security, all new and renewed NBK Cards are now issued in inactive mode. This ensures it cannot be used by unauthorized individuals before being delivered to you.

Who is it for?

This service is applicable for all NBK Customers who have been issued new or renewed NBK Cards. You are required to activate your card in order to be able to use it.

What do I get?

You get the assurance that your new card has never been used by unauthorized individuals.

How Do I Get It?

You can activate your NBK Credit or Debit Card through NBK Mobile Banking, NBK Online Banking, any NBK ATM or NBK Call Center. To activate your renewed NBK Prepaid Card, please use NBK Mobile Banking, NBK Online Banking or call 1801801.

FAQs

  1. Can I activate my card through a normal POS machine?

    You can only activate your card through NBK channels.

  2. Do I need to activate my card if it is issued through NBK Branch?

    If you have requested your card to be issued instantly in the branch, your card will be activated by your Relationship Officer after validating your identity.

  3. How can I activate my newly issued NBK Prepaid Card?

    Your new NBK Prepaid Card does not require activation, as it has been issued with zero balance and you can use it after loading the card through  NBK channels.