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American Express is accepted across Kazakhstan and across all major industries. From the moment you land at the airport, you can use your Card to make the most of your visit to Kazakhstan.

Your American Express Card is welcome where the American Express logo is displayed:

 

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or a first-time visitor to Kazakhstan, you may wish to keep this information sheet handy for quick reference.

Helpful Information to Know:• Corporate Card Customer Service/Lost Card:

1-800-528-2122

• Local American Express Travel Service Office: 1-715-343-7977

• Government Information and Non-Emergency Services: 02 (Police), 03 (Medical), 01 (Fire)

• Directory Information Services: 09

• Emergency Services: 112

Getting To and From the Airport:

The top 2 busiest airports, by passenger traffic, in Kazakhstan that you can arrive at are Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Astana International Airport (TSE). For more information on the airports and transportation methods, please visit en.alaport.com/main.html or www.astanaairport.kz.

Additional City Information:

Sites & Attractions: Kazakhstan has many great places to visit or entertain clients.

• Charyn Canyon: Located near Almaty along the Charyn River, the 80-kilometer canyon is the second largest in the world. Take a guided tour of the Charyn National Park for views of the canyon’s diverse and unusual rock formations. See the Valley of Castles and fossil remains on the slopes that date as far back as 300 million years.

• Baiterek Tower: Resembling a giant lollipop, the 105-meter tall building is considered a symbolic landmark to the city of Astana. Take a ride up to the observation deck for panoramic city views, visit the aquarium, browse the art gallery or dine at the restaurant, all located within.

• Aksu-Zhabagly State Natural Reserve: Visit the oldest protected area in Central Asia, which is home to 1,279 species of plants, 51 species of mammals and 850-square-kilometers of forests, meadows, streams, rivers and mountains. Hike the foothills, go on a horseback ride, or take an excursion to the Aksu Gorge or Karatau Moutains.

Sporting Events: As the home to multiple professional sports teams, Kazakhstan offers many opportunities to enjoy exceptional athletic events. You can purchase tickets at the ticket window. Professional sports teams include FC Ordabasy, FC Lokomotiv Astana, FC Kairat, Kaztsink-Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhmys Satpaev and Gornyak Rudnyi. 

Tipping: Tipping is not customary or expected in Kazakhstan.

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Tips for American Express Cardmembers traveling to Kazakhstan

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Merchant Name* Address Telephone

Aport Taxi 57A, Masanchi Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 399 9400; +7 (727) 293 0697

Merchant Name* Address Telephone

Atameken 12/16, Abylay Khan Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 278 0462

Astal 23, Abylai Khana Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 233 0189

Nur-ai & Ko 3, Imanov Str – Astana +7 (717) 231 4848

Center-Service 1, Imanov Str. – Astana +7 (717) 221 7813

Merchant Name* Website Telephone

Hertz www.hertz.kz +7 (727) 245 8803

*You may be able to pay for car rental(s) online via the merchant website and at merchant kiosks within the airport.

Merchant Name*

Helios Sinnoil LukoilMobil Oil Center Kazakhstan NomadOil

Taxis

Transportation: You can use your American Express Card to get around Kazakhstan.

Trains & Buses

Car Rental

Fuel Information

Some taxi companies in Kazakhstan accept American Express Cards. Let the company and your driver know if you wish to use your Card. See opposite for a list of taxi companies.

Trains and buses often accept credit cards, including American Express. To find out how to purchase tickets, please visit the vendor website for more information. See opposite for a list of public transportation providers.

Car rental is recommended in Kazakhstan. Car rental companies often accept credit cards, including American Express. See opposite for a list of car rental companies.

Chain fuel stations in Kazakhstan often accept credit cards, including American Express. Let the station attendant know if you wish to use your Card. See opposite for a list of fuel station companies.

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*Source: American Express Global Commercial Card—Global Coverage Strategy, November 2010.

*Please confirm credit card acceptance before getting in a taxi.

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Merchant Name* Address Telephone Website

Astana Interhotel 113, Baitursynov Str. - Almaty +7 (727) 250 7050 www.astana-hotel.info

Dostyk 36, Kurmangazy Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 333 3000 www.dostyk.kz

Holiday Inn 2d Timiryazev Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 244 0255 www.holidayinn.com

Hyatt Regency 29/6, Satpayev Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 250 1234 almaty.regency.hyatt.com

Intercontinental Almaty 181, Zheltoksan Str. - Almaty +7 (727) 250 5000 www.interconty-almaty.kz

Rixos Almaty Hotel 506/99, Seifullin Ave. - Almaty +7 (727) 300 3300 www.rixos.com

Tien Shan 115, Bogenbay Batyr Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 244 9600 www.ts-hotels.kz

Beijin Palace Soluxe Hotel 27, Sagynak Str. - Astana +7 (717) 270 1515 www.soluxe-astana.kz

Merchant Name* Address Telephone Cuisine Type

Alasha 20, Ospanov Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 254 0700 Central Asian

American Bar & Grill 41, Tole Bi Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 250 5013 American

Barbaris 92/87, Abylay Khan Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 341 5050 European; Japanese

Bellagio 197, Gornaya Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 250 2500 European

Safran 36, Dostyk Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 293 8667 Oriental

Tau Dastarkhan Alma-arasan Tract – Almaty +7 (727) 275 9187 Kazakh

Zhety Kazyna 18, Bogenbay Batyr Str. – Astana + 7 (717) 223 6101 Traditional Kazakh

Portofino 27, Turan Ave. – Astana + 7 (717) 240 2034 European

Hotels

Restaurants

Your American Express Card is welcome at a variety of lodging options in Kazakhstan. Please let the merchant know in advance if you wish to pay with your Card. See opposite for a list of hotels.

Your American Express Card is welcome at a variety of restaurants in Kazakhstan. Please let the merchant know in advance if you wish to pay with your Card. See opposite for a list of restaurants.

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Merchant Name*

Pizza Hut TGI Friday's Assorti Patio Pizza, II Patio

Ciao Pizza Dastarkhan Gloria Jean’s Coffees Segafredo

Chain Restaurants

Chain restaurants in Kazakhstan often accept credit cards, including American Express. See opposite for a list of chain restaurant companies.

*Source: American Express Global Commercial Card—Global Coverage Strategy, November 2010.

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Retail

Merchant Name* Address Telephone

Mega-Almaty Shopping Mall 247A, Rozybaliyev Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 249 6563

Khan Shatyry Shopping & Entertainment Center Turan Ave. / Dostyk Str. – Astana +7 (717) 278 7000

Ramstore 226, Furmanov Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 258 7575

Silk Way City 71, Tole bi Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 261 7500

Promenade 44A, Abay Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 270 0709

Merchant Name* Address Telephone

Central Drugstore 91/97, Furmanov Str. – Almaty +7 (727) 273 5608

MS Help Drugstore 104, Abylay Khan Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 272 0919

Merchant Name* Address Telephone

Beibarys Entertaining Complex Azattyk Ave. – Atyrau +7 (712) 232 7528

Guns and Roses 52/2 Doatyk Ave. – Almaty +7 (727) 291 9101

Additional InformationAt American Express we’re constantly working to meet your wider travel needs. Below is a list of additional merchants where your Card is welcome. Alternatively, you can visit: www.americanexpress.com for a more comprehensive list. 

Should you need any further information about Kazakhstan, please visit the Kazakhstan website at: http://en.government.kz or the tourism website at: www.kazakhstan.com.

Pharmacy

Entertainment

Your American Express Card is welcome at a variety of retail merchants in Kazakhstan. Please let the merchant know in advance if you wish to pay with your Card. See opposite for a list of retail merchants.

Your American Express Card is welcome at a variety of pharmacies in Kazakhstan. Please let the merchant know in advance if you wish to pay with your Card. See opposite for a list of pharmacies.

Your American Express Card is welcome at a variety of entertainment venues in Kazakhstan. Please let the establishment know in advance if you wish to pay with your Card. See opposite for a list of entertainment locations.

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ATMs (Automated Teller Machines):

ATMs are located all over Kazakhstan and you can use your American Express Corporate Card to take out cash at any ATM displaying the American Express logo. You can find ATMs using the following link: amexnetwork.com/atmfinder.

Please note: You can only withdraw cash at ATMs if your Corporate Card is enrolled in Corporate Express Cash (CEC).

Merchant information provided in this Traveler Tip Sheet does not represent a comprehensive list of American Express-accepting merchants and is subject to change. American Express is providing this information "as-is" and explicitly disclaims any liability arising from any inaccuracies or incompleteness in such information.

*Source: American Express Global Commercial Card—Global Coverage Strategy, November 2010.