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COD in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Guide
What to know before selling cash on delivery in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: currencies, languages, customs unions and why to start in Uzbekistan.
3 min readControl-V team
In short
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are the natural next COD markets after Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan (tenge) is the largest economy of the region, Kyrgyzstan (som) is a smaller market inside the Eurasian Economic Union with Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan (somoni) is a young market where cash is common. Control-V is live in Uzbekistan and preparing these three countries.
Key facts
- Kazakhstan: tenge (KZT), Kazakh and Russian, capital Astana, largest city Almaty.
- Kyrgyzstan: som (KGS), Kyrgyz and Russian, capital Bishkek.
- Tajikistan: somoni (TJS), Tajik and Russian, capital Dushanbe.
- Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are members of the Eurasian Economic Union; Uzbekistan is an observer.
- Control-V: live in Uzbekistan, the other three are coming soon.
Once a product works in Uzbekistan, the question comes fast: where next? The three neighbours share Russian as a common language, routes from China, and buyers used to paying in cash.
Here is what a seller should know about COD in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and why we start in Uzbekistan.
How do the three markets compare?
| Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Tajikistan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | Tenge (KZT) | Som (KGS) | Somoni (TJS) |
| Languages | Kazakh, Russian | Kyrgyz, Russian | Tajik, Russian |
| Main cities | Almaty, Astana, Shymkent | Bishkek, Osh | Dushanbe, Khujand |
| Customs area | Eurasian Economic Union | Eurasian Economic Union | Not a member |
| Control-V status | Coming soon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
What is special about Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan is the largest economy of Central Asia and has the most developed online payments, led by local super-apps and marketplaces. Competition is stronger than in Uzbekistan, and distances are huge: delivery times between cities matter more.
What about Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan?
Both are smaller markets with strong Russian-language audiences and buyers used to cash. Kyrgyzstan is close to the Fergana Valley and to Tashkent; Tajikistan borders Uzbekistan in the north. They suit products already proven in Uzbekistan.
Why start in Uzbekistan?
- The largest population of Central Asia, about 37.7 million in 2025.
- A strong preference for paying at the door.
- Fewer foreign COD sellers today.
- Tashkent as a hub for the neighbouring markets.
See the Uzbekistan e-commerce market guide.
How do you prepare for the next country?
- 1Prove a product in Uzbekistan with real rates.
- 2Prepare Russian-language creatives that can travel.
- 3Join the waiting list of the country you want: the first sellers help decide the opening order.
Frequently asked questions
Does Control-V deliver in Kazakhstan today?
Not yet. We are live in Uzbekistan; Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are coming soon. Join the waiting list on the country page.
Can one Russian ad work in all four countries?
Often as a base, but local languages and prices in each currency improve results.
Which country opens first?
The one with the most demand from our sellers. Tell us your volumes in the form.
Central Asia is one region with four different markets. Start where the conditions are best today, Uzbekistan, and prepare the next step with products that already work. Join the waiting list for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan.
