In Uzbekistan, over 20 banks issue Visa cards as partners of the payment system. A plastic Visa Classic can be obtained for free at six of them, while others charge between 20,000 and 50,000 soums for issuance.

Most banks offer free Visa cards ready within minutes. This article details which banks provide the best terms, what documents are needed, and the differences between card types.

Visa cards vary by functionality: virtual cards suit online subscriptions and payments, while debit cards are for daily purchases and travel. Card classes (Classic, Gold, Platinum, Signature, Infinite) differ in additional services and limits, but for regular payments, paying extra for a premium class offers no practical advantage.

Some banks and fintech services, such as TBC Salom from TBC Bank Uzbekistan, Uzum Bank products, or Ipak Yo‘li Bank’s card, issue their own Visa-based cards with unique terms. For instance, TBC Salom is fully online and includes cashback and bonuses.

To open a Visa card, only a passport or ID card is required. Applications can be submitted via mobile app, website, or bank branch. Virtual cards are usually free and issued online, while plastic cards involve a one-time fee. Issuance time ranges from minutes to several days.

The table below shows the issuance cost of a debit Visa Classic at major banks. Premium classes, foreign currency accounts, and additional services may affect the final price. Tariffs are based on official bank websites and are subject to change.

Source: kun.uz