Apple Pay and Google Pay have launched in Uzbekistan following changes to personal data law and high-level talks with Google. Apple Pay supports Visa and Mastercard cards issued by eight local banks and institutions, while Google Pay covers cards from nine banks, and some banks support only Visa. The Central Bank says work is underway to extend the services to domestic Uzcard and HUMO cards, but no timetable has been set. The launch coincides with the National Fintech Strategy for 2026–2030, which aims to attract investment, develop cross-border payments and introduce Open Banking.
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• NeutralApple Inc.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 348.94 |
| Change that session | +1.49% |
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| Sector | Communication Services |
| Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| Market cap | $4.0T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 283.75 |
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