In this article, you'll learn the process activation of KNET, in addition to the workflow, supported payment features, and settlement flow.


In this article, you will get to know:

What's KNET?

  • KNET is an alternative payment method (APM) that allows customers in Kuwait to use their KNET cards (both debit and credit) for transactions.

Supported Regions

  •  Currently, KNET is available for merchants operating in Kuwait Instance only. 

How to activate KNET?


To activate KNET, please send an email to our Kuwait Sales Team at: bader.othman@paytabs.com with the following details:

  • Merchant ID
  • Registered Email 
  • Reachable Phone Number

KNET Payment Workflow


  • The payment process is hosted by the KNET Payment, which means that the payment will be managed and processed on KNET side.

  • When customers proceed to check out, they get redirected to the KNET payment page to enter card details and complete the payment.






  • Card details are not entered or stored on PayTabs servers.
  • Transactions done through KNET, will show in the payment method in the transaction detail window


What are the payment features that KNET supports?


  • Through KNET cards, you can easily perform "Sale" and "Refund" transactions, but NO Auth/Cap or Recurring transactions are allowed using Kent.


The settlement Flow

  • All Kuwait-based accounts operate as PSP (direct with the bank). This means that transactions processed through KNET will be settled directly with your bank account.

The Refund Process

  • KNET transactions can be refunded directly from PayTabs dashboard by clicking on the transaction ID, and then click on the refund button as shown below.