Doesn't work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in Iran, based on 4 reports from travellers and public sources.
With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Iran
Doesn't work
International Visa/Mastercard/Amex don't work anywhere in Iran (US sanctions). The domestic Shetab network is separate — bring cash.
Communitylast confirmed · 96 days ago4 reports
By payment type
Online payments
Doesn't work
In-store (POS)
Doesn't work
ATM withdrawal
Doesn't work
Contactless
Doesn't work
Community notes
4 reportsInternational Visa/Mastercard/Amex don't work anywhere in Iran (US sanctions). The domestic Shetab network is separate — bring cash.
Community · 96 days ago
No Iranian ATM accepts foreign cards. Bring your whole budget as cash (EUR/USD).
Community · 109 days ago
Foreign cards can't be used on Iranian sites; global platforms (PayPal, Stripe) are unavailable too.
Community · 122 days ago
Apple/Google Pay and foreign contactless are non-functional in Iran.
Community · 135 days ago