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UZCARD

UZCARD is one of Uzbekistan’s national payment systems and a key part of the country’s domestic cashless payment infrastructure. It supports card payments, ATM withdrawals, merchant acceptance, transfers and contactless transactions across partner banks and payment providers. UZCARD reports more than 24.7 million cards, making it one of the most important local payment methods for businesses serving Uzbek consumers.

Method
UZCARD
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full refunds only
Type
Local Card Scheme
Local Card Scheme
Users
7M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
No
Authorization currency
UZS
Authorization
speed
instant
Recurring
No
No
Notify when available

Reasons for Popularity

In 2023 65.7% of the P2P payments were carried out through UZCARD

Competitive Fees: Compared to international payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, UZCARD offers lower fees for card issuance and transactions, making it more attractive to users

Widespread Acceptance: UZCARD is widely accepted across various merchants and service providers throughout Uzbekistan, particularly in rural areas where international cards may not be as commonly used

Integration with Local Services: UZCARD is integrated with numerous local payment services and platforms that allow users to perform various transactions such as bill payments and money transfers easily

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