Doesn't work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in Syria, based on 2 reports from travellers and public sources.
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.
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2 reportsVisa/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.
ATMs do not work for foreign cards in Syria. No foreign card cash withdrawals available. Bring USD cash.
Foreign banks block Syria e-commerce transactions due to sanctions compliance rules. Most online merchants cannot process foreign cards.