Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group

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    "title": "Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group",
    "excerpt": "DAMASCUS, Syria , Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria's first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria's payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria's payments ecosystem to Mastercard's global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card.",
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