Manama — The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), in collaboration with Beyon Connect, has launched the Bulk Know Your Customer (KYC) Service, marking a major milestone in Bahrain’s drive toward a secure and digitally trusted financial ecosystem.
This new capability allows regulated financial institutions to submit large batches of customer records for verification directly against Bahrain’s Central Population Registry (CRS). By automating KYC validation at scale, the system helps banks and financial service providers correct outdated or incomplete data, reduce identity fraud risks, and ensure compliance with Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) requirements.
For citizens and residents, the new process removes the need for manual record updates, simplifying the KYC experience and strengthening Bahrain’s overall digital service efficiency.
Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the iGA, said:
“This initiative reflects our commitment to empowering Bahrain’s financial sector with trusted, future-ready digital services. It provides institutions with the confidence to tackle legacy data challenges within a secure, government-backed framework.”
Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Beyon Digital Growth, added:
“The Bulk KYC Service is about more than technology — it’s about safeguarding the integrity of Bahrain’s financial system. It enables institutions to eliminate outdated records, enhance trust, and meet national regulatory expectations.”
The service is powered by eKey 2.0 and eKey for Business (eKey-B) — Bahrain’s advanced digital identity and authentication frameworks — built on a zero-trust architecture. Each transaction is fully authenticated, encrypted, and monitored, with institutions retaining control of decryption keys and access logs to ensure transparency and accountability.
Complying with Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the system employs national-grade encryption and biometric authentication, ensuring privacy and security for all users.
Eligible financial institutions with active eKey-B agreements can now upload, validate, and retrieve customer data via a secure self-service portal. Beyon Connect will provide full technical onboarding and guidance, with the service scheduled to go live in mid-October 2025.
