QNB and Mastercard expand payment services in Syria

2026-01-06 01:01:06

(MENAFN- Weber Shandwick) Doha, Qatar; January 5th, 2026: Mastercard announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria, enabling it to provide Mastercard payment solutions - accepted locally and internationally- to individuals and businesses.
The move, which follows the memorandum of understanding signed between Mastercard and the Central Bank of Syria in September to support the modernization of the country’s digital payments infrastructure, will expand access to seamless, secure and innovative digital transactions.
The alliance marks an important milestone for Mastercard and QNB in their joint efforts to enhance digital banking experience, drive financial inclusion and create new opportunities through technology.
This collaboration also reflects Q’B’s commitment to spearheading digital innovation across its international network and underscores QNB G’oup’s dedication to fostering more resilient growth in this highpotential market. Together, QNB and Mastercard aim to contribute to the evolution of Syria’s payments landscape.
” said Adam Jones, division president, West Arabia, Mastercard.

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