ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 11. The "Golden Crown" (KoronaPay) system remains the leader among international money transfer systems in Kazakhstan in May 2025, with a market share of 88.8 percent by transaction volume and 84.9 percent by amount, Trend reports via Kazakhstan’s National Bank.
According to the information, "Western Union" ranks second, accounting for 6.6 percent of total transfers and 10.2 percent by amount. Smaller shares are held by the "UPT" system (1.5 percent), "MoneyGram" (0.8 percent), and other systems (2.3 percent). Despite their lesser popularity, these systems continue to play a role in the money transfer market, providing a range of options for customers.
Moreover, regarding the financial metrics, the predominant
segment is characterized by remittances in Kazakhstani tenge,
accounting for 67.3 percent in volume and 57.2 percent in value,
alongside US dollars, which constitute 18.5 percent in volume and
32.7 percent in value.
"Golden Crown" (or KoronaPay) is a Russian money transfer service
that allows users to send money internationally, typically from one
country to another, via bank transfers, cash pickup, or mobile
apps. The service is quite popular in countries across Eastern
Europe, Central Asia, and even in some parts of the Middle East and
Asia.
