Kazakhstan shares data on payment cards in circulation
Debit cards remain the most common, accounting for 81.5% of the total, while credit cards make up 15.5%. Debit cards with a credit limit and prepaid cards represent the remaining 3%. trend.az »
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Debit cards remain the most common, accounting for 81.5% of the total, while credit cards make up 15.5%. Debit cards with a credit limit and prepaid cards represent the remaining 3%. trend.az »
The number of international system payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan as of March 1, 2026, amounted to 56.85 million units. trend.az »
The total number of payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan reached 85 million units as of March 1, 2026. trend.az »
The growth was primarily driven by debit cards, which rose to 38.63 million units from 35.4 million in the same period of 2025. trend.az »
In 2025, non-bank payment service providers saw significant transaction activity. A large portion of this involved electronic money services. The Central Bank of Azerbaijan issued several licenses, expanding the number of active payment institutions and operators in the market. trend.az »
The expansion of bank card circulation and payment infrastructure in Chui region reflects Kyrgyzstan’s broader transition toward cashless payments and improved access to financial services. trend.az »
The increase in bank card utilization and the proliferation of ATMs and POS terminals in the Naryn region exemplify Kyrgyzstan's wider transition to digital payment systems and improved financial accessibility. trend.az »
The rise in bank card circulation and the spread of ATMs and POS terminals in Kyrgyzstan paints a picture of growing financial inclusion and a clear move towards a cashless economy. trend.az »
The concentration of bank cards and payment terminals in Bishkek highlights the capital’s leading role in Kyrgyzstan’s transition toward a cashless economy and digital financial services. trend.az »
The growth in bank card circulation and payment infrastructure in Osh region reflects Kyrgyzstan’s broader shift toward cashless payments and expanding financial inclusion across the country. trend.az »
The overall value of cashless payments in Turkmenistan increased year-on-year in 2025, reflecting continued expansion of digital financial services and broader use of Internet banking across the country. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s transition toward a cashless economy is accelerating, with the country’s payment infrastructure expanding rapidly over the past two years. trend.az »
The strong revenue overperformance reflects improved tax administration and economic activity, providing the government with additional fiscal space to support public investment and social spending. trend.az »
The number of active payment cards in Kazakhstan as of January 1, 2026, rose by 3.4% year-on-year. trend.az »
The market continues to be dominated by debit cards, which account for 81.3% of the total. trend.az »
In December 2025, the total value of transactions using payment cards issued by Kazakhstani banks reached 21.1 trillion tenge ($42.11 billion). trend.az »
In 2025, electronic transfer fees rose 8.7% and banking service prices increased 6.9% as Uzbekistan’s services sector grew nearly 15%. trend.az »
In October 2025, Kazakhstan’s payment card transactions reached a total volume of 19 tenge ($37.1 billion), with 1.3 billion transactions processed. trend.az »
As of October 2025, the number of payment cards in circulation in Kazakhstan reached 84.2 million, marking a 1.4% increase from September. trend.az »
The value of payments processed through Kazakhstan’s Interbank Money Transfer System (IMTS) increased by 7.4 percent in October 2025 compared to the previous month. trend.az »
In October 2025, the total number of payments made using various payment instruments in Kazakhstan reached 1.294 billion transactions. trend.az »
The volume and number of transactions conducted through instant and small payment systems in Azerbaijan changed in different directions in October, reflecting both a decline in a number of indicators and significant growth in others. trend.az »
Azerbaijan’s payment card market is expanding rapidly, with a significant increase in card circulation and non-cash transactions, reflecting a growing trend toward digital payments and greater infrastructure in the banking sector. trend.az »
Uzbekistan continues to expand its cashless payment infrastructure, with the total number of POS terminals surpassing 434,000 by November 2025. trend.az »
Uzbekistan’s bank card market continues to grow, with a total of 65 million cards now issued nationwide. Xalq Bank remains the market leader, while other major banks also see steady increases in card circulation, reflecting rising financial inclusion across the country. trend.az »
More than 26.2 million manat ($15.4 million) in VAT refunds was returned to Azerbaijani citizens from January through October 2025, Trend reports citing the State Tax Service. The refunds were made under a program reimbursing part of the VAT paid on cashless purchases of residential and non-residential properties. trend.az »
By the end of September, Azerbaijan saw an increase in transactions using Visa cards issued by both local and foreign financial institutions. trend.az »
The circulation of bank payment cards increases in Tajikistan, supported by thousands of ATMs and POS terminals facilitating robust transaction activity across the country. trend.az »
The use of e-wallets in Kyrgyzstan grew significantly in the first half of 2025, with increases in transfers, repayments, payments for goods and services, and top-ups. trend.az »
Kyrgyzstan saw a decline in the number of cash withdrawals by the end of the second quarter of 2025, while the overall value of transactions continued to grow trend.az »
Kyrgyzstan experienced growth in card-based transactions in the second quarter of 2025. Both cash withdrawals and POS payments contributed to the increase, with Bishkek remaining the most active city in card usage, while regional activity varied across the country. trend.az »
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