Major banks lead in electronic payment infrastructure in Turkmenistan
06:40 (UTC+04)
Economy
The Central Bank of Turkmenistan reports that SCB Turkmenistan and SCB Dayhanbank lead in POS terminal operation, with 7,427 and 7,225 terminals, accounting for nearly 40% of the national total. JSCB Turkmenbashi and JSCB Halkbank follow, operating 5,876 and 5,364 terminals, representing 30% of the overall share. Smaller banks, such as JSCB Rysgal and SBforFEA, operate significantly fewer terminals, reflecting a concentration of electronic payment access among a few major banks.