Currency hacks: Iran
The quirk: International cards don't work + sanctions
What's going on
Foreign credit/debit cards don't work in Iran due to sanctions. Cash-only economy.
The smart-traveler strategy
- Bring USD or EUR cash for full trip — no withdrawals possible.
- Mah Card (prepaid IRR card from authorized agencies) is the workaround.
- Carry crisp bills — torn/marked notes refused.