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Visa and Mastercard Resume International Payments in Syria After US Policy Shift
Visa and Mastercard have launched international credit and debit card transactions in Syria following the United States' removal of the country from its state sponsors of terrorism list. The development marks the first time global payment networks will operate openly in the war-torn nation in years.
27 Aug, 15:51 — 27 Aug, 16:10
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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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Visa, Mastercard begin first Syria global card payments in years - The Straits Times
Visa, Mastercard begin first Syria global card payments in years The Straits Times
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