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Latest ATM infromation requestCountry forums / Middle East / Iran | ||
Hello everyone! Does anyone have any info about ATMs at IKA airport? Do they really take VISA cards/exchange money? I saw several articles from Sep. and Oct. 2016, which said they are being installed at the airport. | ||
Considering the newly elected U.S. President (Mr. Trump) I very much doubt he will allow VISA cards to be used in Iran even less American Express cards. | 1 | |
This could be interesting for you: Visa is an American company. (formerly known as "Bankamericard") | 2 | |
No international cards work within Iran. Take cash, preferably EUR or USD rather than BAM. Change what you need as you go because you will receive a huge wad of cash each time. Change any remaining IRR at IKA before departing Iran. | 3 | |
MadameConcorde, emmeff, thank you! Yeah, I saw this tourist card, even found their official website, but they don't reply to emails or answer phone calls, so I am a bit sceptical. | 4 | |
Exchanging what you need as you go is indeed a good idea. I never had any cash or anything stolen in Iran. Just take the usual precautionary measures and you should be OK. Iran has a good standard of living. You will see them using the latest smartphones and tablets and all that. Just watch it if you stay in hostels/shared accomodations. | 5 | |
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