Azerbaijani banks to issue Chinese UnionPay cards under new agreement

Azernews.Az

2 February 2026 15:50 (UTC+04:00)

Akbar Novruz

Azerbaijani bank customers will soon be able to obtain cards from the Chinese UnionPay payment system, marking a significant step in diversifying payment options in the country, Azernews reports. The development comes following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) and UnionPay, aimed at expanding financial and payment system collaboration.

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