Kazakhstanis to Pay via Local QR in China, India, and UAE by 2027
Summary
The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to enable cross-border QR payments via domestic banking apps in China, India, and the UAE by mid-2027.
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The National Bank of Kazakhstan is developing cross-border QR payment capabilities for Kazakhstani citizens traveling in China, India, the UAE, and other countries. The functionality is scheduled to launch by mid-2027.
Binur Zhalenov, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, announced the plan during the Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026. He noted that the central bank is actively working on integration mechanisms to let users pay directly through their Kazakhstani banking apps.
The project aims to make cashless transactions seamless for Kazakhstani tourists and business travelers across key foreign partner markets.
Source: Kursiv
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