All Regions

South Asia

Payment Methods in South Asia


Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Mobile financial services (MFS) have revolutionized Bangladesh's payment landscape, offering unparalleled financial inclusion. However, cash remains extremely important, particularly in rural areas.

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Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan's financial system is still developing, with cash remaining the most prevalent mode of payment.

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India

India

India has experienced a surge in the use of digital payments, mobile wallets, and online banking.

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Maldives

Maldives

The Maldives has a modern financial system focused on electronic payments and card transactions.

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Nepal

Nepal

Nepal's payment system is gradually moving towards digitalization, but cash remains prevalent.

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Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan's financial system is rapidly modernizing, with a growing adoption of digital payments, mobile banking, and e-commerce.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is seeing a rise in digital payments, particularly mobile wallets and online banking.

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