TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, Augut 24. The number of installed POS terminals in Uzbekistan amounted to 423,989 as of August 1, 2024, Trend reports.
According to the data from the Central Bank of Uzbekistan (CBU), Uzbekistan’s Xalq Bank accounted for the largest volume of installed POS terminals - 45,649.
Uzbekistan's National Bank ranked second with 39,827 payment terminals, followed by Ipotekabank with 38,129 POS terminals during this period.
The CBU notes that the smallest number of POS terminals was registered in Uzbekistan’s TBC Bank – 27 and Bank Saderat Tashkent - 27.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is actively promoting contactless payment systems by popularizing NFC technology in sales and service points throughout the country and by taking measures to provide QR codes in accordance with the requirements of trade and service points throughout the country.