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HUMO

HUMO launched in 2019, is the national payment system of Uzbekistan, focusing on modernizing card payments with features like contactless transactions and QR code support, integrating with Google Pay and mobile wallets for digital payments. Along with Uzcard, HUMO is much more popular in Uzbekistan than international payment systems such as Visa or Mastercard.

Method
HUMO
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
Local Card Scheme
Users
23M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
$25.00
Authorization currency
UZS
Authorization
speed
instant
Recurring
No
No

Reasons for Popularity

Integration with Local Infrastructure: The system is widely accepted across Uzbekistan, including rural areas where international cards or global players like Apple Pay or Google Pay may not be as prevalent

Comprehensive Services: HUMO provides a wide range of services beyond basic payments, including bill payments, fund transfers, and access to ATMs

Collaboration with International Payment Systems: The collaboration with Visa, MasterCard, and UnionPay allows HUMO cardholders to conduct transactions abroad using their HUMO cards