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Accept Local Payment Methods in
Kazakhstan
Connect to popular local payment methods through one API. Automate cross-border payouts and expand with regulated fintech infrastructure from 8B.
Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan
Top e-commerce industries
22.3%
Electronics
23%
Hobby & Leisure
18.1%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery

Cross-Border WeChat Pay Acceptance and QR Payments in Kazakhstan

8B enables merchants, PSPs and travel businesses to accept WeChat Pay in Kazakhstan through secure cross-border payment infrastructure and local QR payment connectivity. Support Chinese tourists and international travelers with seamless localized payment experiences across Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Astana
Capital
20.3M
Population
+5
Time Zone (GMT)
KZT (₸)
Currency
Kazakhstani Tenge
USD 72.8B
Transactions
value in 2031
14.0%
CAGR
of Digital Payments during 2026-2031

Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth

Local Payment Infrastructure

Connect to local payment methods, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API. Expand into new markets faster with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure.

Payments & Payouts

Accept customer payments, automate partner payouts and simplify global money movement through regulated fintech infrastructure.

Industries We Support

Supporting e-commerce, travel, gaming, marketplaces, financial institutions, PSPs and fintech companies expanding into new markets.

One API

Launch new markets faster without building separate local payment integrations. Reduce operational complexity while improving payment acceptance and customer experience.

Halyk QR
Visa, Mastercard
Bank Transfer
26%
Buy Now Pay Later
1%
Cash-in
14%
Credit Cards
26%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
6%
E-wallet
13%
Mobile Money
13%
Others
14%
The Infrastructure Behind Local Payment Methods in
Kazakhstan

Expand into new markets with regulated cross-border payment infrastructure. 8B connects businesses to local payment methods, national QR networks, bank transfers and digital wallets through a single API, helping businesses launch faster while reducing integration complexity.

Connect Through One API

Offer customers the payment methods they already know and trust.

Supported Payment Methods

Halyk QR is a QR payment method connected to Halyk Bank, one of Kazakhstan’s largest financial institutions. It enables customers to make QR-based payments through local banking infrastructure, supporting a payment flow that is familiar to Kazakh consumers. For merchants operating in Kazakhstan, Halyk QR provides access to bank-backed QR payments and helps improve local checkout acceptance without relying only on international card networks.

Method
Halyk QR
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
8M
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
KZT
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
N/A
N/A
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Integration with a Digital Ecosystem: Halyk QR is part of Halyk Bank's broader digital ecosystem that includes a super app integrating banking services with lifestyle features like e-government services, travel, entertainment, and e-commerce.

Convenience and Security: Halyk QR allows customers to make non-cash payments easily by scanning a 2D QR code, which can be generated via various platforms such as Onlinebank, Halyk Pos, POS terminals, and Epay online acquiring.

Wide Availability and Support: Halyk QR supports payments from debit cards, corporate cards, and even bonuses, and it is accessible through multiple channels including mobile apps and physical POS terminals.

Kazakhstan’s banks predominantly issue Visa and Mastercard, with debit cards being the most common.

Method
Visa, Mastercard
LPM Market Share
68%
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
Local Card Scheme
Users
57M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
KZT
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Kazakhstan and globally, allowing cardholders to make purchases and withdraw cash abroad

The volume of non-cash transactions in Kazakhstan continues to rise, reflecting the growing preference for digital payments

Why Companies Choose 8B in
Kazakhstan

Built for Developers

Modern APIs, clean documentation and rapid integration.

Built for Finance Teams

Automated reconciliation, transparent reporting and streamlined settlements.

Built for Customers

Trusted local payment methods, smooth checkout journeys and fewer abandoned carts.