Overview
Bahrain was the first MENA country to implement Open Banking regulations. The framework requires banks to provide APIs for account information and payment initiation to licensed TPPs.
Note: Regional pioneer. Bahrain FinTech Bay supports ecosystem development.
Jurisdiction
Scope & Coverage
This regulation covers the following areas and services:
Key Requirements
Timeline
Official Resources
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