Kazakhstan and four countries have agreed to work on integrating QR payments by the end of the year The central banks of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to work on integrating national QR payment systems by the end of 2026. It will allow citizens of five countries to pay for purchases abroad using familiar banking apps. The meeting participants also discussed the development of non-cash payments, fraud protection and the use of artificial intelligence in payment systems.