"Visa 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."

"Visa is preparing to re-enter the Syrian market following an agreement with the Central Bank of Syria to develop a national digital payments framework and restore international connectivity to the country’s financial system. The partnership marks the first major move by a global payments company to engage with Syria since sanctions and geopolitical isolation disconnected the nation from global banking networks more than a decade ago."