The rollout follows changes to personal data laws and high-level talks with Google. The Central Bank tells Euronews that work is underway to include domestic payment networks Uzcard and HUMO.
Apple Pay and Google Pay already allow you to pay with eligible cards from Uzbek banks, in a context of regulatory changes and opening up to international suppliers. The Central Bank also works to incorporate Uzcard and HUMO, although it has not yet announced dates.
The partnership will allow eligible Mastercard cardholders in Uzbekistan to make secure, convenient, and contactless payments via Android-based devices.