TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 9. Uzbek national
payment system UZCARD and Discover Network have announced a
strategic alliance aimed at expanding global payment acceptance in
Uzbekistan, Trend
reports via UZCARD.
The partnership aims to enhance international payment
capabilities for cardholders while expanding access to global
payment services throughout the country.
As part of this collaboration, Discover Network gains entry to
the Uzbek market through integration with UZCARD’s infrastructure.
This integration allows holders of Discover Network and Diners Club
International cards to make purchases and withdraw cash across
UZCARD’s extensive network of point-of-sale (POS) terminals and
ATMs nationwide.
Together, Discover Network and Diners Club International are
integral components of a global payment ecosystem, encompassing
over 378 million cards worldwide, with acceptance in more than 190
countries and territories.
Notably, the volume of transactions conducted with UZCARD
co-branded cards outside Uzbekistan saw a significant increase of
318% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in
2022.
