Apple Pay to be launched in Uzbekistan soon

The Apple Pay international payment system is planned to be launched in Uzbekistan in the coming days. One.uz reports this.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, the technical preparation stages of the service are being completed, but the exact launch date has not yet been officially announced. Partnership and integration Work on implementing the service is being carried out with the participation of the Central Bank, commercial banks, and local payment systems.

According to the plan, the purpose of the integration work is aimed at expanding opportunities to use international payment services. Convenience for tourists The Ministry of Tourism evaluates this initiative as the next step in creating convenient conditions for foreign tourists.

Integrating leading global payment systems into the country's infrastructure will allow tourists to freely use the payment methods they are accustomed to. Work aimed at new markets At the same time, special attention is being paid to the Chinese and Indian markets, where an influx of tourists is expected.

Integration work with the Alipay+ and NPCI International payment systems, which are widely used in these countries, is being carried out in parallel. In the future, these measures are expected to reduce the dependence of foreign guests on cash or international bank cards and further simplify making payments in Uzbekistan.<