WPS-Compliant Payroll, run in a single click

Pay your entire workforce in one bulk run, stay compliant with LMRA and Central Bank of Bahrain rules, and keep non-salary payments separate and clean.

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  • WPS-Compliant

    Salary runs flow through LMRA-licensed, Central Bank-approved channels.

  • Bulk in one run

    Send up to BHD 3,000 to any local bank in under 30 seconds.

  • Separate non-salary flow

    Keep bonuses, allowances, and reimbursements clean of WPS payroll.

  • Audit-ready records

    Every run is logged with regulatory reporting built in.

Why choose stc pay for payroll in Bahrain

Compliant payroll, built for Bahrain

Bahrain's Wage Protection System (WPS) requires wages to flow through LMRA-licensed institutions approved by the Central Bank of Bahrain. stc pay is fully integrated with WPS, so every monthly run satisfies regulatory requirements automatically, no manual file submissions.

Run your whole payroll from one screen

Your full employee register lives in the portal. On payroll day, prepare, review, and disburse salaries to your entire workforce in one bulk action, or pay a single employee for an off-cycle bonus, adjustment, or advance.

What WPS protects — for employers and employees

WPS ensures workers are paid on time, reduces disputes, and creates a transparent salary record monitored in real time by government authorities. For employers, it simplifies auditing and strengthens your compliance posture.

Non-salary payments kept clean

A dedicated non-salary flow handles bonuses, reimbursements, allowances, and ad-hoc payments, kept clearly separate from WPS payroll, so reconciliation and reporting stay clean.

Open your Business account in 5 minutes

Get started quickly with a fully digital onboarding experience. Through our integration with Bahrain's Ministry of Industry and Commerce, you can register your business account securely with minimal paperwork and no branch visits.

  1. Step 1

    Register your business

    Enter your company details and business registration information to begin your application.

  2. Step 2

    Verify with CR number

    Provide your commercial registration (CR) number for instant verification through official government systems.

  3. Step 3

    Complete verification

    Scan your CPR and complete KYC verification through our secure digital onboarding process.

  4. Step 4

    Get started

    Get started immediately by funding your account and issuing corporate cards.

Frequently asked questions

Designed to help businesses get started with confidence.

01 Is payroll processing WPS compliant, and is the service free?
Yes. Payroll runs through LMRA-licensed, Central Bank-approved WPS channels, so every salary run is fully compliant. Reach out to our team for details on availability and pricing.
02 Can I process salaries for all employees at once?
Yes. You can disburse salaries to your entire workforce in a single bulk run, or pay an individual employee for an off-cycle adjustment.
03 Can I pay bonuses or reimbursements separately?
Yes. A dedicated non-salary flow keeps bonuses, allowances, and reimbursements clearly separate from your WPS payroll.
04 Can I access payroll reports and payment records?
Yes. Payroll records, payment history, and downloadable reports are available through the portal, making reconciliation, compliance, and audit preparation simple and efficient.

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Get full visibility on payments, payroll, cards, and bills from one dashboard. Open your account in 5 minutes.

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