MAKHACHKALA, August 5 – RIA "Dagestan". During a government meeting, Central Bank representative Murad Idrisov noted that non-cash payment development index in Dagestan increased by 6.2% in 2025 due to a targeted roadmap spanning six economic areas.
Nevertheless, the region remains last in the North Caucasian Federal District for payment infrastructure availability, with just 7 devices per 1,000 residents compared to the national benchmark of 38. Success in public transport contrasts sharply with markets and fairs, where non-cash adoption is 8.6% versus the district’s 24.7%, driving continued joint outreach efforts; additional measures to broaden Faster Payments System use and digitize social transfers aim to improve fiscal transparency and timeliness.