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Payments at 23.8 billion soms made through payment systems in 2016

Over 200 million payments at 23.8 billion soms have been made through payment systems in 2016. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported.

It is noted that up to date, six licenses have been issued in the country for the right to conduct transactions with electronic money. At the same time, only three electronic wallets provide their services. Six commercial banks are issuers of electronic money in Kyrgyzstan.

In 2016, more than 1.5 million payments at 300 million soms were made through electronic money systems.

Unlike other payment systems, electronic wallets offer a wider range of services. Using them, one can pay for services, buy tickets, order food delivery and much more.

In addition to e-wallets, 20 payment organizations operate on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Thanks to this, about 50,000 Kyrgyzstanis are provided with work. Payment organizations employ them as agents for accepting payments.

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