New Bank Card Issue/Re-issue Requirements
On 20 January 2025, the new bank card issue/re-issue requirements are taking effect as follows:
1. The maximum validity period of new payment cards for foreign citizens having no residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan is 12 months. This rule is not applicable to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreigners having residence permits, as well as to valid cards opened by foreigners having no residence permit before 20 January 2025.
2. One customer can open no more than 5 payment cards in a single bank. All cards are taken into account: credit and debit cards, including premium cards. Except business cards and #bccjunior.
When opening a card, please pay attention of the customer, who is a foreigner having no residence permit, to the new card’s limited validity period as per requirements of the Regulatory Authority.
The card validity period is 8 years for residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 1 year for non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan.