April 18 is the final day to exchange the fifth issue of Kuwaiti currency: Central Bank

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

13/04/2025

April 18 is the final day to exchange the fifth issue of Kuwaiti currency: Central Bank

Fifth issue of Kuwaiti currency exchange ends on April 18, says CBK.

KUWAIT CITY, April 13: The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced on Sunday that the grace period for exchanging fifth issue banknotes with the sixth issue will end in six days, on April 18, 2025. After this date, holders of the fifth issue notes will no longer be eligible to exchange them.

In a press statement, the CBK clarified that the exchange process must be carried out in person at the bank’s main building. Individuals are required to bring valid personal identification and complete the designated form for the transaction.

The CBK also noted that the banking hall at its headquarters operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during official working hours.

“No replacement requests will be accepted after the deadline, which falls on Friday, April 18, 2025,” the statement concluded.