BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 16. Uzbekistan's
national payment system HUMO has partnered with UnionPay
International and Agrobank to launch a new co-badged UnionPay–HUMO
payment card.
According to a statement from HUMO, the card combines the
capabilities of Uzbekistan's national payment system with
UnionPay's international payment network, allowing cardholders to
make payments both within Uzbekistan and abroad.
Agrobank will become the first bank to issue the new card.
Customers are expected to be able to apply for the card starting in
mid-August 2026.
The launch marks a further step in expanding cooperation between
HUMO and UnionPay International and is aimed at broadening access
to payment services with both domestic and international
acceptance.
According to Trend's analysis, the introduction of the co-badged
UnionPay–HUMO card reflects Uzbekistan's continued efforts to
strengthen its payment infrastructure and enhance cross-border
financial connectivity. Expanding partnerships between the national
payment system and international payment networks can improve the
convenience of cross-border transactions for individuals and
businesses while supporting the country's broader financial
modernization agenda. The initiative may also contribute to greater
integration of Uzbekistan's banking sector into the global payments
ecosystem.
