40 reviews of banks, MFOs and insurers in Kyrgyzstan. We publish everything — good and bad — after moderation.
Optima Bank
Review of: Loans
Approved within an hour
Applied via FinMarketKG in the evening, Optima called in the morning and the money was on my card by lunch. KGS 300,000 at 21% for 3 years — better than the branch offered.
Optima Bank
Review of: Currency exchange
Rate in Osh is worse than in Bishkek
At Optima's Osh branch the dollar sells 15 tyiyn dearer than the site shows for Bishkek. Staff explained the rate is regional. A single rate would be nice.
Optima Bank
Review of: Currency exchange
Good rate, long queue
Optima's dollar rate on Chuy is among the best — 87.25 buy. But there's a 20-minute queue at lunch. Better to exchange in the app.
Optima Bank
Review of: Cards
Debit card with 8% on balance
Optima pays 8% p.a. on the Optima Plus card balance up to KGS 300,000. I keep my safety cushion there — handier than a deposit, funds always available.