Central Bank talks formation of positive trend in digital banking dev't in Azerbaijan
By Trend
A positive trend has formed in Azerbaijan in terms of digital banking development, the Central Bank (CBA) told Trend.
According to the CBA, as of July 1 of this year, 24 out of 26 banks operating in the country have been providing Internet banking services, and 22 - mobile banking services.
A significant progress was recorded in the statistical indicators of digital banking services in the first half of the year.
The total number of transfers from current accounts of bank clients in the first six months made up 25.5 million transactions, and the value - 93.3 billion manat ($54.8 billion).
The bank noted that 76 percent of the number (19.3 million transactions) and 70 percent of the value (64.9 billion manat or $38.18 billion) of transfers were made through digital banking.
"The effective implementation of the measures stipulated in the Strategy for Digital Payments for 2021-2023 will allow achieving better results in terms of non-cash payments, contribute to the rapid development of digital banking services and the formation of a competitive, innovative and affordable payment environment in the country," added the Central Bank.
(1 USD = 1 AZN on Aug.4)
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