20 updates were released in mobile apps of banks in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan from October 2 to 9, 2026. The trend of the week: banks are moving loan, deposit, and account processing online, eliminating branch visits. The update of the week goes to Optima24, which integrated Apple Pay and two other features.
Update of the week
Optima Bank, a major commercial bank in Kyrgyzstan, integrated Apple Pay in version 7.3.6 of the Optima24 app: users can add cards to Apple Wallet and pay in two clicks. In the same update, the bank added a “My Taxes” section for paying taxes and insurance premiums, clearing debts, and viewing a tax calendar. It also introduced a safe deposit box section to view rental terms and extend leases directly in the app, according to the update description.
By country
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
- ABB mobile (International Bank of Azerbaijan app), Google Play, 05.10.2026: added an opt-in/opt-out toggle for online loan processing, according to the description. Why it matters for users: clients decide when to allow the bank to process online loans for them.
- ABB mobile, Apple App Store v10.11.0, 07.10.2026: added the iTicket service for buying concert, theater, and event tickets inside the app, and expanded the capabilities of AI managers AI-nur and AI-khan, the release states. Why it matters: users can buy event tickets without leaving the bank app.
- PASHA Bank, Apple App Store v1.69.0 and Google Play, 02.10.2026: added current account opening and deposit-backed loan processing for private banking clients, the description notes. Why it matters: opening an account and getting a loan against a deposit no longer requires a branch visit.
- UBank by Unibank, Apple App Store v3.28.1 and Google Play, 06.10.2026: added premium card privileges and a personal manager’s photo in the support section, the release states.
- m10, a digital wallet in Azerbaijan, Apple App Store v1.469.6 and v1.470.0, 02.10 and 06.10.2026: sped up the app, fixed minor bugs, and tweaked the interface, according to the description.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
- Bereke Bank, Apple App Store v2.92.0 and Google Play, 28.09–05.10.2026: added physical multicurrency card ordering with branch pickup and improved app stability, the description states.
- Home Credit Bank Kazakhstan (Home.kz), Apple App Store v1.6.9, 02.10.2026: added repeat transfers by card number, saving cards to favorites via transaction history, and loan payments using favorite cards from other banks, the release states. Why it matters: repeating a transfer or paying a loan with another bank’s card takes just a few clicks.
- bcc.kz (Bank CenterCredit), Apple App Store v4.42.0, 02.10.2026: updated the design of the BCC Club and QR sections, and added feature rating in the client profile, according to the description. Why it matters: easier to find offers, partners, and necessary information.
- bcc.kz, Google Play, 02–06.10.2026: updated the design of the transfer and support sections, added a cleaning service in Almaty and Astana, and an insurance catalog, the description states. Why it matters: users can order home cleaning and compare insurance offers in one catalog.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
- Payme, a major payment service in Uzbekistan, Apple App Store v3.15.2, 06.10.2026: added auto-fill for copied card numbers in the transfer section and the ability to add a message to the recipient, the description states. Why it matters: transfers are simpler—the card number fills automatically, and users can add a personal note.
- TBC Bank Uzbekistan, the Uzbek subsidiary of Georgia’s TBC Bank, Apple App Store v3.23.1, 06.10.2026: enabled auto-renewal for term deposits, partial withdrawals with top-ups without losing interest, and auto-fill templates for bill payments, according to the description. Why it matters: payments are processed faster using prompts from past transactions and auto-templates.
- Uzum Bank, a bank within the Uzum ecosystem, Apple App Store v2.50.0, 29.09.2026: credited 7% cashback for purchases in Korzinka supermarkets and the Korzinka Go app, the description states. Why it matters: cashback arrives on the card immediately after payment.
- Uzum Bank, Apple App Store v2.49.1, 28.09.2026: added payments via UzQR and TezQR codes in addition to Uzum to’lov, according to the description. Why it matters: users can pay without a card by scanning standard QR codes.
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
- BakAi (Bakai Bank), Apple App Store v5.1.9, 02.10.2026: simplified video identification during registration, the description states. Why it matters: registration is easier—no need to turn your head.
- MBank, Apple App Store v26.09.1, 02.10.2026: added a personalized home screen, improved video identification, added partner reviews and ratings in MPlus, and a pension eligibility check; in the update description, the bank calls itself the “first digital bank” in Kyrgyzstan, the release states. Why it matters: pension eligibility and partner reviews can be checked directly in the app.
- ABank, Kyrgyzstan’s state agrarian bank, Apple App Store v2.240.1, 07.10.2026: improved QR code functionality, app launch speed, push notification delivery, and bottom panel performance, according to the description.
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
- Alif, a fintech installment and payment service for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Google Play, 24.09–06.10.2026: added app icon customization via subscription and installment application status tracking, the description states. Why it matters: users can check their installment application status at any time.
- Alif, Apple App Store v3.14.4, 05.10.2026: sped up transfers by phone number, contact, or scanning, and added cashback for UzQR and Alif QR payments, as well as income and expense tracking for a specific period, according to the description. Why it matters: the app automatically finds the recipient’s cards and wallets; users just need to enter a number or scan a QR code.
- Humo (MDO) — Islamic window, a Tajik bank offering Islamic banking products, Apple App Store v5.16.3, 03.10.2026: integrated Apple Pay for Humo Visa cards and added partial “Sarchashma” deposit withdrawals to the wallet for clients who passed biometric verification, the description states. Why it matters: users can pay via Apple Pay and withdraw part of their deposit without visiting the bank.
Trend of the week
Several banks simultaneously moved loan and deposit processing online without branch visits: PASHA Bank launched account opening and deposit-backed loans for private banking clients, Home Credit Bank Kazakhstan added loan payments using another bank’s card, and TBC Bank Uzbekistan enabled auto-renewal for term deposits. Two banks integrated Apple Pay this week: Optima24 in Kyrgyzstan and Humo (MDO) in Tajikistan.
Release numbers
20 updates · 16 banks · 5 countries
