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JSC National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU) has completed a certification audit verifying compliance with the international Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
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Every event in Central Asia's fintech market — briefly, with a link to the source. Analysis and explainers are in our news.
October 2
Uzbekistan to allow pension payouts to digital wallets starting April 2027
Starting April 2027, pension payments in Uzbekistan can be credited to an e-wallet in a bank's mobile app rather than just to a bank card, according to a presidential decree dated September 28.
Source: gazeta.uzOctober 1
Raiffeisen Bank explores acquisition opportunities in Central Asia
According to spot.uz, citing Bloomberg, Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International is looking at Central Asia as a new growth frontier and exploring potential acquisitions in the region.
Source: spot.uzSeptember 30
Ipoteka bank rolls out fee-free microloan transfers in new app
Uzbekistan's Ipoteka bank has launched an updated Ipoteka Mobile app, allowing clients to apply for microloans of up to 100 million soums online and transfer the funds to cards with no commission.
Source: spot.uzUzbek businesses propose cutting cash deposit fees at ATMs
According to spot.uz, businesses at a meeting with exporters on September 29 proposed reducing the fee for cash deposits via online ATMs, which currently stands at 1% of the amount.
Source: spot.uzUzbekistan's my.gov.uz portal launches bank card lookup tool
A new section on the state portal my.gov.uz allows users to view active bank and virtual cards issued in their name.
Source: uzdaily.uzSeptember 29
ANORBANK adds auto loans to mobile app and launches deposit for educators
Uzbekistan's ANORBANK updated its mobile app, introducing auto loan applications on Android, saved templates for recurring utility bills, and parking payments via the "My Car" section.
Source: t.me/anorbankRussia bans taking over 1M rubles in cash to Uzbekistan and CIS countries
According to spot.uz, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning the export of cash rubles exceeding **1 million rubles** to Uzbekistan, EAEU countries, and several other states in the region.
Source: spot.uzYangi Bank headquarters listed for sale at reduced price of 120 billion soums
According to spot.uz, Yangi Bank's liquidation commission has put the bank's five-story building in Tashkent up for auction again with a starting price of **120 billion soums** — 43.3 billion soums lower than in the summer.
Source: spot.uzUzbekistan to let formally employed citizens pay social tax for non-working relatives
According to spot.uz, the President of Uzbekistan has signed a decree introducing new pension services, allowing formally employed individuals to voluntarily pay a monthly social tax of **12% of the minimum wage** starting January 1, 2027, to build pension entitlement for non-working family members.
Source: spot.uzSeptember 28
NAPP and Uzbekistan Prosecutor's Office update internal control rules for crypto-assets
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office have amended the internal control rules for crypto-asset service providers.
Source: t.me/napp_uzSeptember 26
InfinBANK and NRG-BI launch Fayzli Ipoteka mortgage product
Uzbekistan's InfinBANK has partnered with developer NRG-BI to launch the Fayzli Ipoteka mortgage product for home buyers across the company's residential projects.
Source: gazeta.uzSeptember 25
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Explores Wholesale Digital Currency
According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's Telegram channel, the regulator is exploring the potential of a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC).
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistanAverage som lending rate rose to 20.1% in August
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan reported that the average nominal rate on loans in the national currency increased from 19.9% in July to 20.1% in August.
Source: spot.uzIpak Yuli Bank launches dedicated tariff for IT Park residents
Uzbekistan's Ipak Yuli Bank has introduced a dedicated cash settlement tariff for IT Park resident companies working with foreign clients and services.
Source: t.me/ipakyulibankuzSeptember 24
Average interest rate on Uzbek sum deposits drops to 17.2% per annum
According to spot.uz, banks have cut interest rates on national currency deposits: after a June peak of 17.6%, the average yield dropped by 0.1 percentage points in July and 0.3 percentage points in August, reaching 17.2%.
Source: spot.uzTBC Bank and UZCARD launch TBC Salom UZCARD card
TBC Bank and the UZCARD payment system have launched a joint debit card, TBC Salom UZCARD, with an integrated ATTO fare plan for public transport in Uzbekistan.
Source: t.me/uzcardBluestone Financial Group voluntarily surrenders its trust management license in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's National Agency for Perspective Projects has revoked Bluestone Financial Group Inc's license to act as an investment asset trust manager in the securities market following its voluntary request.
Source: t.me/napp_uzSeptember 22
Perceived inflation in Uzbekistan falls to record-low 10.1%
According to the August survey by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, the average estimate of price growth over the past 12 months stood at **10.1%** — down 0.2 percentage points from June and an all-time low.
Source: spot.uzKapitalbank opens correspondent account with BNY
Uzbekistan's Kapitalbank has opened a US dollar correspondent account with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), one of the world's largest financial institutions.
Source: t.me/kapital24Uzbekistan mortgage lending rises by 4.9 trillion UZS in eight months
Banks in Uzbekistan issued 18.3 trillion UZS in mortgage loans in January–August 2026, up 4.9 trillion UZS from the same period in 2025.
Source: podrobno.uzIpak Yuli Bank launches Visa Kids card for children aged 7 to 16
Uzbekistan's Ipak Yuli Bank has begun issuing the Visa Kids card, which can be linked to a parent's UZS-denominated Visa card to track spending via the bank's app.
Source: spot.uzSeptember 21
Central Bank of Uzbekistan holds policy rate at 14%
On September 16, the Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept its main policy rate at **14% per annum**, as inflation slowed to 6.2% in August while upward price pressures persisted.
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistanGLOBEMARKETS Authorized to Operate as Investment Consultant in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's National Agency for Perspective Projects has issued GLOBEMARKETS LLC confirmation to conduct professional investment consulting activities in the securities market.
Source: t.me/napp_uzInflation expectations among Uzbekistan's population fall to 9.8%
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan recorded a new low in inflation expectations among households and businesses following its August survey.
Source: spot.uzSeptember 19
Karakalpakstan Businesses to Secure 300 Billion UZS in Loans at 12%
Trusted clients of the bank assigned to the region will have access to a **300 billion UZS** credit line at a nominal 16% annual rate, with interest subsidies reducing the effective rate to 12%.
Source: spot.uzSeptember 18
Uzbek banks issue 18.3 trillion UZS in mortgages over eight months
In January–August 2026, Uzbekistan's commercial banks issued mortgage loans worth 18.3 trillion UZS to 59.2 thousand citizens for home purchases — up 4.9 trillion UZS compared to the same period last year.
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistanUzbekistan Approves Regulations for Rating Securities Issuers
Uzbekistan's National Agency for Investment Promotion has approved regulations for maintaining a rating of securities issuers based on disclosures and regulatory compliance.
Source: t.me/napp_uzSeptember 17
Uzbekistan counts 75.6m bank cards in circulation
According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, as of August 1, 2026, the country had over 75.6 million bank cards, 453,000 payment terminals, and more than 47,000 ATMs and self-service kiosks in circulation.
Source: spot.uzUzNIF expands net assets by 6.1% in first half of 2026
The Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) published its results for the first half of 2026: net asset value (NAV) reached 31.67 trillion UZS, or $2.63 billion, up 6.1% from the end of 2025.
Source: t.me/uzseofficialState Assets Management Agency receives $145m from sale of Humo and SamAuto
Uzbekistan's State Assets Management Agency has fully transferred proceeds from the privatization of the Humo payment system ($65m) and the SamAuto car plant ($80m) to the state budget.
Source: spot.uzCentral Bank of Uzbekistan: Experts' inflation expectations stabilize at 5.2%
An August 2026 survey of financial experts in Uzbekistan showed inflation expectations for the next three years held at 5.2%, close to the central bank's target.
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistanRating agency downgrades ANORBANK's credit rating to CCC+
According to the @anorbank Telegram channel, a rating agency has adjusted the credit rating of Uzbekistan's digital bank ANORBANK to CCC+.
Source: t.me/anorbankUzbekistan's banks prevent 18M fraudulent transactions worth 461B soums
In the first half of 2026, Uzbekistan's commercial banks prevented over 18 million fraudulent transactions worth more than 461 billion soums, according to the Central Bank's press service.
Source: spot.uzASL OYNA Loses Investment Asset Management License in Uzbekistan
Uzbek LLC ASL OYNA has voluntarily surrendered its license to operate as a trustee managing investment assets on the securities market.
Source: t.me/napp_uzSeptember 16
Central Bank of Uzbekistan keeps policy rate at 14%
At its September 16 meeting, the board of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept the policy rate unchanged at 14% per annum, citing lingering pro-inflationary risks despite inflation slowing to 6.2% in August.
Source: cbu.uzKapitalbank rolls out on-site current account opening in Uzbekistan
Uzbek lender Kapitalbank has started offering on-site service to open current accounts for sole proprietors and legal entities across Tashkent, the Tashkent region, and Samarkand.
Source: kapitalbank.uzKapitalbank Moves Digital Branch Client Accounts to Unified Branch
Kapitalbank is completing the centralization of corporate accounts from its Digital branch (MFO 01184) into the bank's unified branch (MFO 01158) from September 19 to 20, 2026.
Source: kapitalbank.uzSeptember 15
Central Bank of Uzbekistan: Business Climate Improves in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm
According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's Q2 2026 business climate survey, 65% of entrepreneurs in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm Region reported improved operating conditions.
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistanUzbekistan launches InfoCards system to track bank card freezes
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan, commercial banks, payment organizations, and payment system operators have deployed the InfoCards system to share information on why bank cards are blocked.
Source: t.me/centralbankuzbekistan