Alif review
Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Alif suits everyday spenders in Tajikistan who want a plain debit card without a standing charge, and the account carries a cashback rate of 10% on the debit card. Cards cover 3 currencies and are built for multi currency and travel use, which suits daily money and travel rather than crypto trading.
Key facts
- Best for
- Day to day spending and travel in Tajikistan on a card with no monthly fee.
- Monthly fee
- TJS 0↗
- Free ATM withdrawals
- TJS 0↗
- Card type
- Debit↗
- Cashback rate
- 10%↗
- Card network
- Visa↗
- Currencies
- 3↗
- Legal entity
- OJSC Alif Bank↗
- Headquarters
- Tajikistan↗
- Founded
- 2014↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone↗
- Features
- Multi-currency, Travel
- Official website
- alif.tj
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 6 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- No monthly charge: fees of TJS 0 on the debit card
- A cashback rate of 10% adds a small return on card spend
- Built for multi currency and travel use across 3 currencies
- Support runs on email and phone
Cons
- The free ATM allowance is TJS 0, so cash withdrawals carry a charge
- Currencies number 3, which is narrow for frequent multi country travel
- Support is limited to email and phone
Who it suits
- Tajik residents spending locally who want a card with a TJS 0 monthly fee
- Travellers who keep a balance in 3 currencies and value cashback
- People who prefer the familiarity of a visa debit card
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs a wide choice of currencies, since Alif covers 3
- Frequent cash withdrawers, because the free ATM allowance is TJS 0
- Monzo Flex, Wise or Bitpanda buyers who want a longer list of features beyond multi currency and travel
Who runs it
Alif Bank is run as OJSC Alif Bank, with its headquarters in TJ and a founding year of 2014. It is supervised by the National Bank of Tajikistan. Customers reach the bank through email and phone, so day to day questions are handled by phone or email rather than through an app chat team. The card itself sits on the visa network.
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Where Alif is available
- Available
- Tajikistan
- Licence in Tajikistan
- National Bank of Tajikistan, checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the monthly fee?+
The debit card carries fees of TJS 0, so there is no standing monthly charge. Spending and travel features are the main draw rather than any cost for holding the card. The cashback rate of 10% adds a small return on everyday purchases.
What kind of card is it?+
It is a debit card on the visa network. The card is listed for multi currency and travel use, which suits both everyday spending and travel. It is not a prepaid or virtual card, so it behaves like an ordinary bank card tied to your account balance.
How many currencies can I hold?+
The account covers 3 currencies. That keeps things simple for local spending and short trips, but it is narrower than a multi currency travel account if you move across many markets. Cards are still built for multi currency and travel use.
Are ATM withdrawals free?+
The free ATM allowance is TJS 0, so there is no included free cash. Plan on paying for cash withdrawals or use the debit card directly where you can. Support can confirm current charges through email and phone.
Who regulates the bank?+
Alif Bank, listed as OJSC Alif Bank, is supervised by the National Bank of Tajikistan in Tajikistan. It is a domestic bank rather than a crypto exchange, and the card is a debit product on the visa network.
Is there cashback on spending?+
Yes, a cashback rate of 10% applies to the debit card. With fees of TJS 0 each month, that rebate is the main reason to keep the card in daily use. The card is also built for multi currency and travel use.
How do I contact support?+
Support runs on email and phone, so phone and email are the routes in. There is no live chat listed. The bank is OJSC Alif Bank, founded in 2014 and based in Tajikistan.
Sources
- alif.tj/applepay/mastercard checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Cashback rate
“Up to 10% cashback with Apple Pay - Visa Gold with Mastercard Alif card”
- alif.tj/bank/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Alif started its activity in 2014 - Visa Gold retail card”
- alif.tj/bank/contacts/offices/dushanbe checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“Head office: Dushanbe, Bahovuddinov st. 9 - Visa Gold retail card”
- alif.tj/bank/documents checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity, Licences
“Charter of OJSC Alif Bank; state registration certificate of OJSC Alif Bank”
- alif.tj/cards checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free ATM withdrawals
“Visa Gold: free cash withdrawal from ATM and cash desk”
- alif.tj/cards/visa/gold checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type, Currencies, Features, Monthly fee, Card network
“Visa Gold debit card for payment and transfers”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Currency conversion fee, Protection.
Alif
Day to day spending and travel in Tajikistan on a card with no monthly fee.