With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in Syria
Doesn't work
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 · 50 days ago2 reports
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ATM withdrawal
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Online payments
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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.
Community · 37 days ago
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ATMs do not work for foreign cards in Syria. No foreign card cash withdrawals available. Bring USD cash.
Community · 50 days ago
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Foreign banks block Syria e-commerce transactions due to sanctions compliance rules. Most online merchants cannot process foreign cards.
Community · 63 days ago
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