ArmInfo. Twelve banks have already joined the ArcaPay system, and eight have joined ArcaQR, with the majority participating in both, as stated by Vardan  Khachatryan, Chairman of the Management Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference He noted that banks are  currently in the integration phase for an additional ArcaPay function: B2B services for legal entities.

ArmInfo.The first co-badged Arca-UPI (UnionPay International, China UnionPay) cards will are set to launch  in Armenia within the next one to two months.  Additionally, accelerated efforts are underway to tokenize Arca cards for integration with Google Pay and Apple Pay services, as stated by  Vardan Khachatryan, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference. He was responding to a  question from ArmInfo. 

ArmInfo. In the Armenian plastic card market, the launch of a cash-back program in 2026 has boosted the market penetration of Arca cards to 24–25% by June, as  stated Vardan Khachatryan, Chairman of the Board and Executive  Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference. 

ArmInfo. New platform brings together cyber and payments intelligence to help institutions detect threats earlier and reduce downstream fraud risk

ArmInfo. In the Armenian plastic card market, non-cash transactions are increasingly becoming the dominant payment method. By April 2026, their share in the total volume of transactions reached 62%, up from 56% a year earlier. In  absolute terms, this amounted to 1.2 trillion drams ($3.1 billion)  for the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Central  Bank of Armenia.

ArmInfo.Armenian authorities will provide assistance to farmers who have established intensive orchards and who have faced restrictions on exporting their produce to the Russian Federation. The decision was made at a government meeting on June 25.

ArmInfo. Online shopping has long become part of everyday life. With just a few clicks, you can order sneakers, clothing, accessories, or virtually any other product from stores around the world. But shopping becomes even more enjoyable when it is not only convenient, but also rewarding.

ArmInfo.  As part of the internet transit agreement between Telecom Arenia OJSC (Team Telecom Armenia) and Azertelecom OJSC, Azerbaijan will gain access to a 100 Gbps  bandwidth channel. This was reported by Telecom Armenia employees in  response to questions posted on the Facebook page of David Ananyan, a  member of the Wings of Unity party and former Chairman of the State  Revenue Committee of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Telecommunications transit between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not a one-sided affair, as it can become either a process of mutually beneficial cooperation or interdependence.

ArmInfo. Travel is no longer about just choosing a destination; it has become a way to embrace new experiences, discover various cultures, and create lasting memories. 2026 offers travelers the perfect blend of timeless classics and hidden gems waiting to be explored.  

ArmInfo.  Construction of a medium-capacity crayfish farming complex is underway in Echmiadzin. The annual production volume will be 12 tons.

ArmInfo. High levels of fullness have been recorded in all major reservoirs in Armenia.  Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David  Khudatyan announced this in parliament on June 12.

ArmInfo. Armenia will receive a EUR12 million grant from the French Development Agency (AFD) for the implementation of the "Integrated Development of the Water and Agricultural Sectors" (WAIDA) program.

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that a referendum on membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will not take place until Armenia applies for EU membership reflects an obvious reluctance to hold such a referendum. This was stated by Russian Security Council Secretary  Sergei Shoigu.

ArmInfo.Real GDP expanded by 7.2 per cent year on year in 2025 in Armenia, with a broad-based expansion led by construction, ICT and financial services, all of which posted double-digit growth, reads the June 2026 report Regional Economic Prospects in the EBRD Regions. 

ArmInfo. The World Bank, through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will provide Armenia with a ?170.3 million loan to implement the "Armenia Transition and Development Policy Loan." The Armenian government approved the agreement with the Bank at its meeting on May 27.

ArmInfo.The State Revenue Committee of Armenia is initiating legislative amendments that would increase the threshold for registering a tax offense from the current 10 million drams to 30 million drams. In this regard, amendments are planned to be made to the Tax, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure  Codes, the SRC press service reported.

ArmInfo. Have you already decided where you want to spend your vacation? While being on a trip is always associated with pleasant expectations, planning it can sometime turn into a real disaster. To help you avoid possible problems and fully enjoy your vacation, IDBank has created this simple travel guide filled with many useful tips.

ArmInfo.  AMD 288.2mln will be allocated to finance the activities of the Civil Registration Agency being established in Armenia. The decision to this effect was made at  the RA government meeting on May 14.

ArmInfo. On May 7, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Sergey Martinchuk as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Ukraine, Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Based in Kyiv, Martinchuk will be responsible for Visa's operations and strategy in  17 countries, according to a Visa announcement.