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Visa, Mastercard

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
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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