Doesn't work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in Syria, based on 2 reports from travellers and public sources.

With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Syria
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Visa/Mastercard resumed service May 2026 but adoption is phased. Works at banks, major hotels, formal merchants. Many foreign banks still block Syria transactions for compliance. Not reliable for everyday spending.

Communitylast confirmed · 95 days ago2 reports

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Visa/Mastercard resumed service May 2026 but adoption is phased. Works at banks, major hotels, formal merchants. Many foreign banks still block Syria transactions for compliance. Not reliable for everyday spending.

Community · 82 days ago

ATMs do not work for foreign cards in Syria. No foreign card cash withdrawals available. Bring USD cash.

Community · 95 days ago

Foreign banks block Syria e-commerce transactions due to sanctions compliance rules. Most online merchants cannot process foreign cards.

Community · 108 days ago
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