Visa and Mastercard resumed operations in Syria. This ends 15 years of financial isolation.
The move modernizes Syria's digital payments infrastructure. It reconnects the nation to the global financial system.
International cards now function within Syria. Syrian-issued cards gain worldwide acceptance. This shift is expected to boost e-commerce and reduce cash reliance.
The payment providers established this framework in 2025 through partnerships with the Central Bank of Syria.
The resumption coincides with the European Union restoring full trade relations with Syria.