The turnover of QR payments increased by 8-10 times in 2025, - NBKR
“The turnover of QR payments has significantly increased in recent years. In 2025, there were 525.1 million transactions totaling 908.6 billion soms, which is 8-10 times more than in 2024,” commented experts from the regulator.
Over the past five years, the concept of the digital som has been implemented, and work has begun on the "Digital Som" project. In 2025, the digital som was granted legal status, which will come into effect on January 1, 2027, as noted by the NBKR.
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