BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. Apple Pay has been
officially launched in Tajikistan.
According to the Agency of Innovation and Digital Technologies
under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the official
launch ceremony took place on July 28 at IT Park Dushanbe at the
initiative of the agency, in cooperation with the National Bank of
Tajikistan.
"Apple Pay has officially launched in the Republic of
Tajikistan," the agency said in a statement.
The event brought together representatives of Apple Inc.,
government agencies, the banking sector, international payment
systems, and technology companies.
During the ceremony, the first official Apple Pay transaction in
Tajikistan was completed. The transaction was carried out at the
YOVAR supermarket chain, which became the first retail outlet in
the country to accept Apple Pay.
At the initial stage, the service is available through Alif Bank
and Humo Bank. Customers of the two banks can add their eligible
payment cards to Apple Wallet and make secure contactless payments
using iPhone, Apple Watch, and other compatible Apple devices.
According to the Agency, the launch of Apple Pay marks an
important milestone in the implementation of the country's
digitalization policy and creates favorable conditions for the
development of cashless payments, digital financial services, and
Tajikistan's further integration into the global digital
ecosystem.
