ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, August 10. Bank card usage continues to rise steadily across Turkmenistan in 2025, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding digital finance and modernizing its banking infrastructure.
Data obtained by Trend from the Central Bank indicates that the number of active bank cards in circulation has grown consistently since the beginning of the year. As of January 1, 2025, there were 5,996,326 active cards in use. That number increased to 6,053,916 by February 1. A slight decrease followed in March, with the total standing at 6,033,076, but growth resumed in April, reaching 6,071,994.
The upward trend continued through the spring and summer months. On May 1, the number of bank cards rose to 6,106,100 and reached 6,131,939 by June 1. By the start of July, circulation had grown to 6,164,275. The most recent data, as of August 1, shows that the total number of active bank cards in Turkmenistan has reached 6,230,075.
The Central Bank of Turkmenistan, established in 1991, continues to oversee and guide the development of the national financial system, ensuring stability and fostering innovation in the banking sector.
