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AF · AFG · 004Asia-PacificAFN ؋15 methods

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Over 70% of the population is unbanked, making financial inclusion a critical challenge.

~8M
online population
~26%
banked adults
<2%
credit card population
MixMethodsBehaviourSourcesFacts

Payment mix

share of e-commerce spend
  • Cash85%
  • Mobile Money10%
  • Bank Transfer3%
  • Card2%

Methods in use

top 8 of 15
All 15 methods in Afghanistan →

Checkout behaviour

Mobile phone penetration is high but smartphone and internet access remain limited, especially in rural areas.

Three major mobile operators (Roshan/M-Paisa, AWCC/My Money, Etisalat/M-Hawala) offer mobile money services.

Facts
ISO 3166
AF · AFG · 004
Region
Asia-Pacific
Population
42M
Currency
AFN ؋
Banked adults
~26%
Methods live
15
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