TBC Uzbekistan CEO Honored with Presidential Award for Economic Development Contributions

TBC Uzbekistan, a forefront digital banking ecosystem in Central Asia, has announced that its CEO, Nika Kurdiani, has been bestowed with a presidential award in recognition of his contributions to Uzbekistan's economic development. This honor, presented by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the annual 'Entrepreneur’s Day' celebrations, underscores TBC Uzbekistan's pivotal role in elevating financial services standards and fostering economic growth through innovation and international investment attraction.

The award also highlights TBC Uzbekistan's commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a vital sector of the national economy. Over the past year, the company introduced Uzbekistan's first fully digital business banking service, expanding its portfolio to include business loans in April. Furthermore, the acquisition of BILLZ, a leading retail management SaaS platform in Uzbekistan, in June 2025, marked a significant step in enhancing the TBC Business offering.

Nika Kurdiani expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing it as a testament to the collective effort of the TBC Uzbekistan team. Under his leadership, TBC Uzbekistan has revolutionized financial services in the country, establishing a comprehensive digital ecosystem that serves over 21 million unique registered users, accounting for more than half of Uzbekistan's population. The ecosystem encompasses TBC UZ, the largest digital bank in the country; Payme, a digital payments app; Payme Nasiya, an instalment credit service; and TBC Insurance, a fully digital insurance platform.

In addition to its banking services, TBC Uzbekistan is making strides in artificial intelligence (AI), with a $10 million investment in developing proprietary Speech Technology and Uzbek language Large Language Models (LLMs). AI applications have already been implemented in various operations, including sales and collections, yielding considerable efficiency improvements. The upcoming launch of a Virtual Assistant further exemplifies TBC Uzbekistan's dedication to leveraging technology for enhanced service delivery.

For more information on TBC Uzbekistan's initiatives and services, visit https://www.tbcuzbekistan.com.