ASR and Mastercard discussed the increase of non-cash payments in Uzbekistan

    Finance 18 June 2025 1046

    The Agency for Strategic Reforms held a meeting with Sergey Popov, a representative of the international Mastercard company, dedicated to developing a comprehensive plan to increase the share of non-cash payments in Uzbekistan.

    During the meeting, S. Popov expressed the company's willingness to support the initiative and shared foreign experience in implementing solutions aimed at reducing the share of cash turnover.

    The Mastercard representative presented a number of successful cases implemented in different countries and outlined practices that can be adapted to the conditions of Uzbekistan.

    Special emphasis was placed on the need to develop the infrastructure of payment systems, support innovative products, stimulate market participants and increase financial literacy among the population.

    Following the meeting, an agreement was reached on joint work on the draft document and further cooperation on its implementation.