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Visa and Mastercard Launch International Card Payments in Syria

Following the U.S. removal of Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, Visa and Mastercard have officially launched international card payment processing in the country. This development marks a major step toward reintegrating Syria into the global financial network.

27 Aug, 15:51 — 27 Aug, 15:51
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FTVery High2h ago

Visa and Mastercard launch Syria payments after US takes it off ‘terror’ list

President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government hails return of international card providers as sign of progress in reintegration with world economy

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Yahoo27 Aug, 13:01First to report

Visa, Mastercard launch international card payments in Syria after US lifts terrorism designation

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Reuters27 Aug, 14:10

Visa, Mastercard launch international card payments in Syria after US lifts terrorism designation - Reuters

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FT27 Aug, 15:51

Visa and Mastercard launch Syria payments after US takes it off ‘terror’ list

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seeking-alpha27 Aug, 17:10Latest update

Mastercard, Visa process first international card payments in Syria

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