Syria Allows Banks to Work with Visa and Mastercard
Syria is opening to Visa and Mastercard, but tourists should still carry cash. Here’s what the change really means and how to pay safely.
Syria is opening to Visa and Mastercard, but tourists should still carry cash. Here’s what the change really means and how to pay safely.
Historical May 2025 U.S. announcement on Syria sanctions. The Caesar Act was later repealed in December 2025; remaining restrictions and payment services require checks.