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Bank cards account for 91.9% of gas station payments in Uzbekistan

In September 2026, bank cards accounted for 91.9% of gas station revenue in Uzbekistan, up from 91.2% in August.

According to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, gas stations processed 18.5 million transactions worth 3.78 trillion soums in September. Gas stations took in an average of 125.9 billion soums per day, with 91.9% (115.7 billion) paid via bank cards, 5.7% (7.2 billion) via “Moment” cards, and 2.4% (3 billion) via fuel cards. In August, the share of bank card payments stood at 91.2%.

Since April 1, 2026, cashless payments have been mandatory at gas and EV charging stations across Uzbekistan. The government aims to lift the country’s overall share of cashless payments to 75% by 2030.

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