Visa Announces International Card Payment in Syria

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced they have tested the first live international transaction in Syria, marking an important milestone in supporting the country’s financial services sector.

Working with Fransabank Lebanon as the acquiring financial institution and Paymera, the test is the start of a historic step toward expanding digital payment capabilities in the market and providing international visitors with a familiar, secure, and convenient way to make payments.

H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said: