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HUMO

HUMO is one of Uzbekistan’s national payment systems, supporting domestic card payments, contactless transactions, ATM operations, transfers and merchant acceptance. It plays a major role in Uzbekistan’s cashless payment infrastructure alongside UZCARD. HUMO cards and terminals support contactless functionality, helping expand digital payments across retail, public services and everyday consumer transactions. For merchants, HUMO is a key local payment method for reaching Uzbek customers.

Method
HUMO
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Local Card Scheme
Local Card Scheme
Users
35M+
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
UZS
Authorization
speed
instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

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

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