The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued directives to all retail banks and financing companies on deferring loan instalments and credit card payments under its loan deferral and liquidity support program. The deferral option applies for three months and covers both principal and interest, with eligibility extending to individuals and corporates. Retail banks and financing companies are expected to communicate the deferral procedures to customers to support access to the program and its implementation.
Central Bank of Bahrain 2026-04-14
Central Bank of Bahrain directs retail banks and financing companies to offer three-month deferrals on loan instalments and credit card payments
The Central Bank of Bahrain has issued directives to all retail banks and financing companies on deferring loan instalments and credit card payments under its loan deferral and liquidity support program. The three-month deferral covers both principal and interest for eligible individual and corporate customers, with firms required to communicate the deferral procedures to facilitate access and implementation.