The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held a financial literacy lecture on Oct. 28, 2026, for students in their first year at Kyrgyz National University’s Batken campus. Part of World Savings Day 2026 activities, the session covered money management, QR code payments and protection against financial risks. Practical discussions addressed responsible spending, setting financial goals and preparing personal and household budgets. Students also received information on the development of QR code payments in the Kyrgyz Republic, national QR standards and payment rules. Particular attention went to financial protection, including self-imposed bans on borrowing, money mule activity, pyramid schemes and other cybercrime.
National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds student lecture on financial planning, QR payments and fraud risks
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic delivered a financial literacy lecture to university students in Batken as part of World Savings Day 2026 activities. It addressed budgeting, financial goals and QR payment standards, with particular emphasis on self-imposed borrowing bans and risks involving money mules, pyramid schemes and other cybercrime.