Doesn't work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in Afghanistan, based on 3 reports from travellers and public sources.
With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Afghanistan
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No contactless/Apple Pay/Google Pay infrastructure. Afghanistan lacks digital payment ecosystem for international cards.
Communitylast confirmed · 149 days ago3 reports
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3 reportsNo contactless/Apple Pay/Google Pay infrastructure. Afghanistan lacks digital payment ecosystem for international cards.
Community · 149 days ago
Credit card acceptance virtually non-existent for international travelers. Afghanistan operates as strict cash-only economy.
Community · 154 days ago
Most ATMs do not support foreign-issued Visa/Mastercard. Digital banking infrastructure remains disconnected from global networks. Travelers must carry US dollars cash.
Community · 211 days ago