TBC Uzbekistan Named Among World’s Top Fintechs by CNBC and Statista

TBC Uzbekistan, a leading digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia and part of the London-listed TBC Bank Group, has been named one of the world's top fintechs in the neobanking category by CNBC and Statista. This recognition highlights TBC Uzbekistan's rapid growth, high profitability, and its role in advancing digital financial services in Central Asia's most populous nation. The company's ecosystem, which includes TBC UZ, Payme, Payme Nasiya, and TBC Insurance, serves 19.7 million users, showcasing its significant impact on the region's financial landscape.

The World’s Top Fintech Companies list by CNBC and Statista serves as a crucial benchmark for the fintech industry, evaluating companies based on key performance indicators such as revenue, profitability, customer base, and market share. TBC Uzbekistan's inclusion in this list underscores its success in leveraging a consumer lending-led product strategy and its first-mover advantage in Uzbekistan. Nika Kurdiani, CEO of TBC Uzbekistan, expressed pride in this achievement, noting it reflects both the company's success and Uzbekistan's development as a high-growth market for digital financial services.

Over the past year, TBC Uzbekistan has expanded its product offerings, including the launch of Salom Card, Osmon Credit Card, TBC Business banking and lending, and TBC Insurance. The acquisition of a majority stake in BILLZ, Uzbekistan's leading retail SaaS management platform, further demonstrates TBC Uzbekistan's commitment to enhancing its services for the SME segment. With operating income of USD 57 million in 1Q25 and significant growth in its loan and deposit books, TBC Uzbekistan continues to set new standards for innovative financial services in the region.