Syria launches first internationally accepted local payment card via QNB-Mastercard

QNB Syria and Mastercard have introduced Syria's first locally issued internationally accepted payment card, aiming to reintegrate the country's banking sector with global payment networks. This marks a significant step in Syria's financial reconnection after years of isolation, though the extent of international acceptance and regulatory compliance remains uncertain. The move signals gradual normalization of Syria's financial infrastructure and could facilitate trade and remittances.