Opening an account

Opening a bank account in Kyrgyzstan

In 2022, the geopolitical situation also affected the payment systems sector. Visa and Mastercard suspended operations in Russia, which prompted Russians to look for alternative solutions.

One of these solutions was "card tourism" to neighboring countries. Kyrgyzstan became especially popular. The number of international payment cards issued by local banks increased by 33.1%.

Why Kyrgyzstan?

Visa and Mastercard cards of Kyrgyz banks work in many countries of the world

Use abroad

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Kyrgyz banks are loyal to Russian clients

Loyalty to Russians

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Many banks offer cards with free service.

Availability

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To open a card, you do not need a residence permit or citizenship

Ease of design

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Opening an account in a bank in Kyrgyzstan for Russian citizens can be done in two main ways:

Personal presence

After reviewing the terms and conditions on the bank's official website, you visit Kyrgyzstan and personally submit an application along with the necessary documents. The card issuance process takes approximately 3-5 business days.
Remote opening

You can open an account in Kyrgyzstan by proxy using the services of an intermediary and receive the card by mail. However, it is worth noting that the number of banks providing such services is limited, so it is recommended to clarify the current information at the time of the transaction.

The process of remote registration of an international card in Kyrgyzstan

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The first step is to choose an intermediary service.
The specialists of this service clarify the purpose of opening an account and select a bank, providing you with information about the necessary documents.

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Advance payment for services is made.

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Our lawyer will send you a power of attorney to complete.

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After receiving all the necessary documents, specialists open an account in Kyrgyzstan by proxy.
The entire process of opening an account and card takes approximately 3-5 business days. The account and card are opened in your name and delivered to you by courier service along with all banking documents.