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Uzbekistan · Banking & Payments
Uzum Bank
A modern digital bank in Uzbekistan offering mobile banking, cards and everyday financial services.
What it helps with
- Banking from a phone in UzbekistanAccounts, transfers and bill payments managed in the app with few branch visits.
- A Visa card for online shoppingSince October 2024 residents can open a virtual Uzum Bank Visa card in a few minutes.
- One wallet for Uzum Market and TezkorConnected to the Uzum marketplace and delivery services.
About Uzum Bank
Uzum Bank is a digital-first bank in Uzbekistan, part of the wider Uzum ecosystem that also includes e-commerce and other services, offering a mobile app for managing accounts, cards and payments.
Key Features
- Digital Account Opening: Open an account largely through the mobile app in many cases, minimizing branch visits.
- Mobile Banking App: Manage accounts, transfer funds and pay bills directly from a smartphone.
- Card Issuance: Apply for and manage debit cards linked to your account through the app.
- Integrated Ecosystem: Ties into the broader Uzum marketplace and other services for a connected experience.
How to Get Started
- Download the Uzum Bank app and begin the account opening process, which requires identity verification.
- Complete verification using your identification documents as prompted.
- Set up card management and payment features within the app.
- Use the app for day-to-day banking needs.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: The Visa card was opened to residents of Uzbekistan; foreigners may need in-person verification or Uzbek ID.
- Limits: At launch the Visa card was virtual only, with a plastic card announced for later.
English available
Local number needed
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Uzum Bank work with a foreign bank card in Uzbekistan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Uzum Bank available in English?
- Yes, Uzum Bank has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Uzum Bank?
- Yes, Uzum Bank requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Uzum Bank?
- Yes, Uzum Bank requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use Uzum Bank?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Uzum Bank cost?
- No fees for servicing and top-ups of the Uzum Bank Visa card (2024 launch terms)
