Syria news and trends

Syria Marks First SWIFT Transfer Since Its Civil War Began
Global Payments // June 19, 2025

Syria has reportedly made its first international bank transfer via the SWIFT system since 2011. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Iran Ridesharing Co Snapp Completes 2M Rides A Day
Ridesharing // April 02, 2019

Snapp, the Uber of Iran, has hit a milestone by hitting two million fares a day in the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Syria, Iran Reach Banking Agreement
International // January 29, 2019

Syria and Iran governments have come to an agreement to enable bank transactions between the countries, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Using The Blockchain To Bring Banking To Everyone
Ecosystems // May 10, 2017

Refugees are among the most unique groups of people for whom to enable mobile payments and other financial services. Clearly an acute need is there, but modern banking is built upon knowing one’s customers; and when all refugees have are the clothes on their back,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Using The Blockchain To Bring Banking To Everyone

May 10, 2017
Refugees are among the most unique groups of people for whom to enable mobile payments and other financial services. Clearly an acute need is there, but modern banking is built upon knowing one’s customers; and when all refugees have are the clothes on their back, cash in their pocket and a mobile phone in their […]

Bringing It All Back Home, 1980s-Style

April 08, 2017
Trump. Trade wars and real wars, green screens and blue Smurfs. The more things change the more they stay the same, as the 1980s seem to beckon 30 years on,...

Quick Reads
Visa to Help Syria Build Digital Payments Ecosystem

December 04, 2025
Visa is attempting to help Syria build a digital payments ecosystem and integrate into the global digital economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Syria Marks First SWIFT Transfer Since Its Civil War Began

June 19, 2025
Syria has reportedly made its first international bank transfer via the SWIFT system since 2011. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Iran Ridesharing Co Snapp Completes 2M Rides A Day

April 02, 2019
Snapp, the Uber of Iran, has hit a milestone by hitting two million fares a day in the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete...

Syria, Iran Reach Banking Agreement

January 29, 2019
Syria and Iran governments have come to an agreement to enable bank transactions between the countries, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...