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Bahrain · Banking & PaymentsBenefitPay
Bahrain's national mobile wallet - instant transfers, QR payments and bill payments linked to your local bank account.
What it helps with
- Paying by QR in shopsFrom your bank account.
- Sending money by phone numberInstant transfers.
- Paying billsFawateer section.
About BenefitPay
BenefitPay is the mobile payment app of BENEFIT, Bahrain's national payments network. It links directly to accounts at Bahraini banks, letting residents send money, pay merchants by QR code and settle bills without cash or cards.
Key Features
- Instant Transfers: Send and receive money using a mobile number, and request payments from contacts.
- QR Payments: Scan a merchant's QR code in shops, restaurants and cafés to pay straight from your bank account.
- Bill and Online Payments: Pay bills and online purchases wherever BenefitPay is offered as a payment option.
- Bank-Linked Security: Payments draw on your local bank account and are confirmed inside the app with a PIN or biometrics.
How to Get Started
- Make sure you have a Bahraini bank account and a local mobile number registered with your bank.
- Download BenefitPay and register with your mobile number and CPR details.
- Link your bank account and set up a PIN or biometric login.
- Scan a merchant's QR code or enter a contact's number to pay.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Registration needs a Bahraini bank account, a CPR and a local mobile number registered with the bank.
- Limits: Daily transfer limits are set by your bank and the BENEFIT network.
English available
Local number needed
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does BenefitPay work with a foreign bank card in Bahrain?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is BenefitPay available in English?
- Yes, BenefitPay has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use BenefitPay?
- Yes, BenefitPay requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for BenefitPay?
- Yes, BenefitPay requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use BenefitPay?
- iOS · Android
- How much does BenefitPay cost?
- Free for personal transfers and QR payments