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Iran · Banking & PaymentsMah Card
Mah Card is a prepaid rial debit card for tourists in Iran that works on the local Shetab network, letting visitors pay in hotels, restaurants and shops and withdraw cash, since foreign bank cards do not work there.
What it helps with
- Paying by card in Iran as a touristThe prepaid card works on Iran's Shetab network in hotels, restaurants, shops and ATMs, where foreign cards are not accepted.
- Getting the card delivered to your hotelThe card is issued and brought to your hotel or hostel in major cities within three days, seven days a week.
- Not carrying a lot of cash around IranA representative exchanges your cash at the hotel and loads it onto the card, so you carry less money.
About Mah Card
Mah Card is ordered online and issued as a prepaid debit card on Iran's Shetab payment network. The card is delivered to the traveller's hotel or hostel in major cities within three days, and a representative can exchange cash and load it on the spot. A one-time €19 fee covers issue, delivery, currency exchange and round-the-clock support in English and Farsi. Unused funds are returned at the end of the trip in the currency originally loaded.
Key Features
- Shetab network: The card is accepted wherever Iranian bank cards work.
- Hotel delivery: Cards reach hotels and hostels in major cities within three days.
- Cash loading: A representative exchanges currency and tops up the card at the hotel.
- Balance refund: Remaining funds are returned after the trip.
How to Get Started
- Sign up on mahcard.com and order a card with your travel details.
- Receive the card at your hotel or hostel in Iran.
- Load it with cash through the representative.
- Pay in shops and hotels or withdraw rials from ATMs.
Before you use it
- Fees: The one-time €19 service fee covers issue, delivery, currency exchange and 24/7 support.
- Limits: ATMs have a daily withdrawal limit, and some taxis do not accept card payment.
- Good to know: Any balance left at the end of the trip is returned in the currency originally loaded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Mah Card work with a foreign bank card in Iran?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Mah Card available in English?
- Yes, Mah Card has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Mah Card?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Mah Card.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Mah Card?
- No, Mah Card doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Mah Card?
- Web
- How much does Mah Card cost?
- One-time €19 service fee covering issue, delivery and exchange; no charges for using the card