With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Lebanon
Unstable
Accepted in major cities/upscale venues but inconsistent; many merchants prefer/require cash. Infrastructure unreliable outside Beirut.
Communitylast confirmed · 43 days ago2 reports
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In-store (POS)
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ATM withdrawal
Works
Online payments
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2 reportsAccepted in major cities/upscale venues but inconsistent; many merchants prefer/require cash. Infrastructure unreliable outside Beirut.
Community · 43 days ago
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ATM withdrawal mostly works via Fransabank/BLF/Cirrus network. Dispenses USD only (no LBP option). Fees 3.5–6%. Limits ~USD 300–1000/tx. Capital controls may affect availability.
Community · 56 days ago
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Frequent declines due to currency controls and dual-currency system. USD-denominated cards fare better. Test before relying.
Community · 69 days ago
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