Reasons for Popularity

Accessibility: With many individuals unbanked or underbanked, DCB provides an essential payment solution that allows access to digital goods and services

Growing Digital Economy: The rise of digital consumption—particularly in gaming and streaming—has fueled the adoption of DCB as a preferred payment method due to its ease of use and security

Convenience: Users can pay for various services, including digital content, apps, and subscriptions, with a simple SMS confirmation process

Reasons for Popularity

User-Friendly Interface: The QIWI Wallet app is designed for ease of use, enabling quick transactions and money transfers using only phone number. Convenience to make various payments, including utility bills, mobile top-ups, online purchases, and money transfers, all from a single platform

Accessibility: QIWI has established a robust infrastructure with over 30,000 payment points in Kazakhstan, making it easy for users to access services both online and through physical kiosks. A solution to individuals who may not have access to traditional banking services

Innovative Features: The introduction of virtual cards and partnerships with major financial institutions enhances user experience. For instance, QIWI was among the first to offer virtual cards in collaboration with Visa, allowing for secure online transactions

Reasons for Popularity

User Engagement: The platform has achieved high levels of user engagement, with an average of 71 transactions per active consumer per month. This frequent interaction fosters loyalty and increases the likelihood of cross-selling additional services

Merchant Onboarding: The rapid growth of merchant partnerships is notable, with over 485,000 active merchants onboarded by early 2024

Innovative Features: Kaspi Pay offers several innovative features such as mobile POS systems, remote payment options, and instant invoicing. These tools not only enhance convenience for users but also attract new merchants looking to streamline their payment processes

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Kazakhstan

Top e-commerce industries
22.3%
Electronics
23%
Hobby & Leisure
18.1%
Fashion
Furniture & Homeware
Care Products
DIY
Grocery
Astana
Capital
20.3M
Population
+5
Time Zone (GMT)
KZT (₸)
Currency
Kazakhstani Tenge
USD 71.6B
Transactions
value in 2028
23.4%
CAGR
of Digital Payments
during 2024-2028

Popularity of e-commerce payment methods

Bank Transfer
65%
Buy Now Pay Later
1%
Cash-in
1%
Credit Cards
1%
Debit Cards & Prepaid Cards
18%
E-wallet
5%
Mobile Money
5%
Others
10%

Extend your reach

Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) is a mobile payment method that allows users to charge purchases directly to their mobile phone bills, providing a convenient alternative to traditional payment methods like credit cards. In Kazakhstan, major telecom operators such as Aktiv, Kcell, Beeline, and Tele2 have adopted DCB to enhance user experience and expand payment options for digital goods and services.

Method
DCB (KZ)
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full & partial refunds (manual)
Type
Direct Carrier Billing
Local Card Scheme
Users
11M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
$25.00
$25.00
Authorization currency
KZT
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No

QIWI Wallet is a prominent electronic payment service in Kazakhstan, part of the broader QIWI payment system, which operates across several countries. It provides users with a convenient platform for making payments and transferring money, leveraging a network of physical kiosks and online services.

Method
QIWI
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full and partial refunds (automated)
Type
E-wallet
Local Card Scheme
Users
2M
Disbursements
Yes
Yes
Chargebacks
$25.00
$25.00
Authorization currency
KZT
Authorization
speed
Instant
Recurring
No
No

Kaspi is a leading digital payment system in Kazakhstan, integrated within the Kaspi.kz ecosystem, which also includes marketplace and fintech services. Kaspi processes about two-thirds of total cashless transactions in Kazakhstan, more than Mastercard and Visa combined, highlighting its dominant position in the market.

Method
Kaspi
LPM Market Share
n/a
Payments
Yes
Refunds
Yes - full and partial refunds (automated)
Type
Bank Transfer
Local Card Scheme
Users
13.5M
Disbursements
No
No
Chargebacks
$25.00
$25.00
Authorization currency
KZT
Authorization
speed
< 1 minute
Recurring
No
No