ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, August 8. The use of bank cards continues to grow across Turkmenistan, with updated regional data highlighting strong national coverage and increasing financial inclusion.
Data obtained by Trend from the Central Bank of Turkmenistan show that the total number of active bank cards in circulation reached 6,230,075 as of August 1, 2025. The capital, Ashgabat, leads the country with 2,025,989 cards issued, followed by the Mary region with 1,110,914 and Lebap with 999,631.
Other regions also exhibit extensive card proliferation:
Dashoguz documented a total of 807,442 cards, Ahal accounted for
623,216, while Balkan trailed with a notable 647,593. The recently
inaugurated urban entity of Arkadag has documented a total of
15,290 operational cards in its registry.
The data elucidates Turkmenistan’s strategic dedication to
amplifying digital financial ecosystems and fostering a cashless
economic paradigm across both metropolitan hubs and peripheral
locales.
Founded in 1991, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan is tasked with
the orchestration of the nation’s monetary policy framework, the
regulation of the banking ecosystem, and the supervision of the
currency issuance mechanism.
