ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 19. Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat maintains the largest concentration of ATMs in the country, with 450 units in operation as of July 1, 2025.
The data obtained by Trend from the country's Central Bank indicates that Mary and Lebap regions follow with 442 and 432 ATMs respectively. Other regions include Dashoguz with 279, Balkan with 274, and Ahal with 245. Arkadag, Turkmenistan’s newest city, currently has 12 ATMs.
Altogether, there are 2,134 ATMs across the country. This broad regional coverage supports the country’s efforts to enhance access to banking services and develop financial inclusion across both urban and rural communities. The ATM expansion also aligns with national digitalization strategies aimed at strengthening financial infrastructure.
Established in 1991, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan plays a central role in overseeing the country’s financial infrastructure, including currency issuance, banking supervision, and the regulation of monetary policy.
