Azerbaijan, together with Central Asian countries, is working to introduce a common payment system using QR codes for tourists. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will have the opportunity to pay for goods and services in neighboring countries using a QR code through their bank's application. Parallel plans to integrate national QR payment systems were announced by representatives of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. Travelers won't have to download foreign apps or look for currency exchange offices: all they have to do is scan the barcode using standard banking software. In addition to the ability to pay for purchases, the service will allow sending and receiving cross-border payments in real time. By the end of 2026, it is expected that the unification plan will be worked out in detail. The National Bank explained that they are now developing uniform regulations that guarantee technical compatibility, and when it is ready, the service will become available to residents of all five countries.

Azerbaijan, together with Central Asian countries, is working to introduce a common payment system using QR codes for tourists. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will have the opportunity to pay for goods and services in neighboring countries using a QR code through their bank's application. Parallel plans to integrate national QR payment systems were announced by representatives of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. Travelers won't have to download foreign apps or look for currency exchange offices: all they have to do is scan the barcode using standard banking software. In addition to the ability to pay for purchases, the service will allow sending and receiving cross-border payments in real time. By the end of 2026, it is expected that the unification plan will be worked out in detail. The National Bank explained that they are now developing uniform regulations that guarantee technical compatibility, and when it is ready, the service will become available to residents of all five countries.