For the thousands of Lebanese living and working in Kuwait, sending money home is part of the monthly routine. Supporting parents, paying tuition, helping a sibling, covering rent in Beirut. But between sending fees, FX margins and receiver charges at the other end, a real chunk of that money used to disappear before it ever reached the family.
This summer, Al Muzaini Exchange and Purpl have teamed up to remove that friction completely. Send through the Al Muzaini app with 0 KWD fees, your recipient receives the money instantly in USD on their Purpl wallet, and they can cash out for free at over 450 locations across Lebanon. No bank account required on either side.
Al Muzaini is one of Kuwait's most established exchange companies, founded in 1942, with 145+ branches and 20+ self-service kiosks across the country. Pairing it with Purpl, Lebanon's fastest-growing digital wallet, gives senders and receivers the best of both sides of the corridor:
The whole process, from downloading the app to your family receiving the money, takes less than 10 minutes the first time, and under 60 seconds after that.
For an example transfer of KWD 100 (~ USD 325) from Kuwait to Lebanon, here's how Al Muzaini and Purpl compares with the most common alternatives this summer:
| Service | Sending fee | Receiver fee | Speed | Cash-out access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Al Muzaini + Purpl (Summer offer) | 0 KWD | 0% · Free BLF ATM cash-out | Instant | 450+ BLF ATMs & MTM branches |
| Western Union | ~ 2–4 KWD | 2% OMT cash-management fee | Minutes to hours | OMT branches only |
| Bank wire transfer | 10–20 KWD | 15–35 USD correspondent bank fees | 2–5 business days | Bank account required in Lebanon |
| Other exchange offices | 1–3 KWD | Varies (often 1–2%) | Same day | Branch-only, limited hours |
Rates and fees are estimates as of May 2026 and may vary. The Al Muzaini and Purpl summer offer is valid through 30 June 2026.
Once your transfer lands on the Purpl wallet, your recipient isn't stuck waiting in line at an exchange branch. They have multiple ways to access and use the money:
With the summer offer, every cash-out at our partner locations is completely free. That's 450+ access points covering every region of Lebanon:
The cheapest way to send money from Kuwait to Lebanon right now is through the Al Muzaini app paired with Purpl. Until 30 June 2026, sending fees are 0 KWD on the Al Muzaini app and cash-out fees are 0 USD at any BLF ATM or MTM branch in Lebanon.
Transfers from Al Muzaini to a Purpl wallet are instant. Once you confirm the transfer in the Al Muzaini app, the recipient sees the funds in their Purpl wallet within seconds.
No. Your family only needs to download the Purpl app and sign up with their Lebanese mobile number. They can receive transfers, hold USD in their Purpl wallet, and cash out at any BLF ATM or MTM branch, without ever opening a bank account.
Recipients receive money in US dollars (USD) on their Purpl wallet. The full received amount is available immediately for free ATM cash-out, in-app transfers or merchant payments.
Yes. Al Muzaini Exchange has operated in Kuwait since 1942 and is regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait. Purpl is a licensed Lebanese fintech, regulated by Banque du Liban under Decision No. 28/5/23 dated 1 February 2023.
Purpl users can cash out at more than 450 locations across Lebanon, including 100+ Banque Libano-Française (BLF) ATMs and every MTM branch in the country. With the summer offer, cash-out is completely free.
The zero-fees summer promotion is valid until 30 June 2026. After that date, standard Al Muzaini and Purpl fees apply, but transfers will continue to be instant and received in USD.
Yes. You can also send through any of the 145+ Al Muzaini branches or 20+ self-service kiosks across Kuwait. The zero-fee summer promotion applies specifically to transfers initiated through the Al Muzaini mobile app.
Download the Al Muzaini app today, make sure your recipient has Purpl, and send your first transfer with zero fees, instantly, in USD.
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