Kazakhstan launches interbank QR code payment system


By Gou HongjingAidana
  • World
  • Friday, 14 Nov 2025

ALMATY, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) on Thursday launched a unified interbank Quick Response (QR) code payment system for nationwide use, the Kazinform news agency reported.

The new payment system will simplify transactions for consumers and strengthen Kazakhstan's position as a financial technology leader in Central Asia, NBK Governor Timur Suleimenov said at a press conference during the Central Asia Fintech Summit in Almaty.

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