Alipay+ has partnered with HUMO, Uzbekistan’s national payment system, to enable inbound and outbound QR payments.
Octobank’s Octomobile app will be the first Uzbek e-wallet integrated with Alipay+, with more HUMO-connected wallets and banking apps expected to join by the end of the year.
HUMO is now the tenth national QR network to partner with Alipay+.
In the initial phase, HUMO users travelling from Uzbekistan will be able to make payments in China and more than 50 other markets, including Kazakhstan, Thailand, the UAE, and the US, using their home payment apps in Uzbek som across retail, dining, and transport sectors.
The partnership will also allow Uzbek merchants to accept payments from international users of Alipay+ partner wallets.
Maksad Mukhitdinov, First Deputy to the Chairman of the Board at HUMO, said:
“This partnership not only enables seamless global travel for Uzbek users but also creates tangible growth opportunities for businesses. As an integral part of Uzbekistan’s payment system, HUMO is connected to 35 local banks and 42 non-bank financial institutions. We look forward to achieving more with Alipay+.”
Edward Yue, General Manager for Southeast Asia, ANZ, and South Asia at Ant International, said:
“The payment link will enhance the travel experience for Uzbek tourists with easy payments and digital services. It will also help local merchants welcome international tourists and support Uzbekistan’s tourism economy.”
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