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Iran
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Iran's rial-denominated payments market is organised around domestic bank accounts, cards and switching infrastructure such as Shetab. Local electronic payment connectivity is distinct from international card reach, making network and provider coverage key to understanding acceptance.

Population

92M

GDP

$363B

GDP per Capita

$4K

GDP Growth

-2.8%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Iran

Iran combines extensive domestic card payments with a sharp border for foreign payment cards, which do not work locally. Cash as a payment method remains important for visitors, while residents use rial accounts and domestic networks.

ATMs (PER 100K)

102.3

BANKS (PER 100K)

28.7

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.3

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.0

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025