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Today, Visa cards in Tajikistan can be used for purchases, money transfers, and online payments in the national currency. These cards are issued by 14 banks in the country, including the largest financial institutions. For users, this means they can easily use their cards to pay in somoni within the country.
Visa has been operating in Tajikistan for over 20 years and in Central Asia for over 30 years. During this time, the company has become a technology partner for banks and helps develop modern payment methods to make everyday financial transactions more convenient, faster, and more secure. This includes everyday situations such as paying for purchases in stores, transferring money to loved ones, or making online payments.
The development of cashless payments in the country is actively supported at the government level. In Tajikistan , 2025–2030 have been declared the Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development . This entails the development of banking infrastructure, new fintech services, and modern payment methods.
Interest in bank cards is growing. According to the National Bank of Tajikistan, the number of bank cards in circulation increased by 23.7% in 2025, while the number of transactions using them grew by 25%. More and more people are using cards for everyday payments.
Even small, everyday payments reflect broader societal changes: people are increasingly choosing convenient digital services and feeling more confident in managing their finances.
The ability to pay for purchases with Visa cards and transfer money in somoni makes such transactions clear and predictable for users. Payments are processed directly in the national currency, so users don't have to worry about additional conversion costs.
As Sanjar Suleimanov, Vice President and Regional Manager for Visa in Central Asia, notes, Visa cards are convenient to use both within the country and abroad.
Visa cards "Cards in somoni are available at leading banks in Tajikistan. They're convenient for making purchases and withdrawing cash domestically in somoni, and when traveling abroad, you can use currency conversion without purchasing additional products. The card not only provides access to convenient payments but also offers from partners in travel, retail, restaurants, and entertainment. Our mission is to support people in their daily lives, making payments and transfers simple and secure, so that financial matters are resolved quickly and discreetly ," he noted .
Visa plans to further develop payment solutions in Tajikistan, helping banks implement new technologies and making everyday financial services even more convenient for people.
