What is
EKEY-B
EKEY-B is designed to meet the authentication & eKYC needs of an increasingly digitalized Bahrain.
The EKEY-B platform utilizes each citizen’s secure digital identity provided by the new eKey, and allows all companies in Bahrain to both authenticate their customers and conduct Know Your Customer (eKYC) enquiries simply & securely.
Beyon Connect is the provider of the new eKey platform to the Kingdom of Bahrain (via its OneID platform), and is the exclusive reseller of EKEY-B to the private and semi-Government sectors.
EKEY-B (eKey for Business) is Bahrain’s official national authentication & eKYC service for businesses, operated by the Government of Bahrain and powered by the new eKey 2.0.
By implementing EKEY-B, companies leverage the full potential of eKey 2.0, providing unified access to public, semi-Government and private sector services that require digital verification, improving security and enhancing the user experience for customers.
By adopting EKEY-B, businesses can replace vulnerable self-managed OTP processes with a robust, government-operated authentication and eKYC platform.
Features of
EKEY-B
Password-less Access
Instant Authentication, Identification & Verification against the official 3D biometric facial scan of every citizen and resident of Bahrain.
Authentication as a Service
EKEY-B is a fully automated authentication service operated by the Government of Bahrain – eliminating the need for companies to operate OTP-based authentication.
Always Compliant
Compliant by design with Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law, Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Regulations, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Regulations & European Central Bank Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) standards.
eKYC with Explicit Consent
Companies can access comprehensive, real-time personal information from the Government Database – with explicit consent from your customers.
Seamless Integration
Companies can integrate EKEY-B into their existing digital infrastructure with minimal disruption – it’s designed to work seamlessly with your existing systems & future applications.
Benefits for Businesses
Enhanced Security
Eliminates vulnerabilities
associated with OTP authentication.
Seamless Integration
Reduces costs related to
fraudulent transactions and OTP
systems.
User Control
Grants users full control over
their data and consent.
Local Data Processing
Ensures all data is processed and
stored within Bahrain, complying
with local regulations.
Paperless & Ecofriendly
Paperless & ecofriendly system of
collecting customer data.
Improved User Experience
Improved User Experience
through EKEY-Bs seamless IDV
and eKYC flows.
Industry Sectors
Insurance
Telecommunications
Banking and Finance
Healthcare
Education
Semi-Government
And any other organization requiring
non-repudiable customer authentication or eKYC.
EKEY-B Adopters
Onboard to EKEY-B and the National eKYC Service
CBB Licensees are transitioning to the National eKYC Platform by 31 March 2026
If your organization is a CBB Licensee which has not yet executed an EKEY-B Service Agreement, please register using the form below, and we'll respond to you immediately and facilitate your onboarding.
Or send us an email on ekey-b@beyonconnect.com