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Mastercard is accessible in Syria, as of .

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Global payment network for credit, debit, and prepaid card transactions

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This service is accessible from Syria — voting is closed.

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. After a community member raised availability, the company clarified in August 2025 that it is a technology provider licensing its network to banks, not a card issuer, so any restriction lies with the issuing banks rather than the network itself. Reports also point to a forthcoming bank agreement to enable services in Syria, with no set timeline.

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A community member contacted Mastercard regarding service availability in Syria. Mastercard responded clarifying that they do not issue cards or maintain cardholder accounts — they serve as a technology provider licensing their network to banks. They stated the issue is with the issuing banks, not M...

Mastercard is open in Syria!

Great news—Mastercard has made their service available to users in Syria. This is exactly what we're working toward. Help us celebrate companies that do the right thing and encourage others to follow their lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Mastercard is currently accessible in Syria. Users can access this service without restrictions.

Check the timeline on this page for the full history of Mastercard's availability in Syria, including when access was restored.