For swift, cashless transactions, the Iran Tourist Card is a prepaid Iran debit card under your name, accepted all across Iran, and instantly charged using competitive exchange rates in Iran
International credit or debit cards are not accepted in Iran. This means you have to bring cash, conduct frequent exchanges and count out exact change.
Enter the Iran tourist card. An Iranian prepaid debit card designed for tourists and temporary visitors, the Iran tourist card is the best alternative for cashless transactions while you travel. You can instantly add funds to your card in your preferred currency and convert it to Rials (IRR) using competitive exchange rates in Iran. Each card is personalized and offers the following benefits:
More than 99% of merchants in Iran carry card readers
Get the most competitive rates for each charge/top-up
Real time charge/top-up with cash or bank transfer
Withdraw from any ATM, from any bank, all across Iran
Get your visa for free if you buy all your travel needs upon your arrival in Iran
Free Visa Authorization Code
24/7 Live Assistance
30 Days Travel Insurance
10,000 Euros coverage
Tourist Card
Debit card for payments
SIM-Card
50,000 Rials credit + 10GB internet
Airport Transfer
IKA to hotel in Tehran
€115.00
€98.00
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A tailor-made day by day plan based on your interests and budget
Over €10K in medical, transport & legal coverage
No. Iran is a cash only country. This means you have to bring cash in USD or EUR, find the best exchange rates in Iran, conduct frequent exchanges and count out exact change. Using the Iran tourist car, you can make purchases at any vendor and withdraw cash from any ATM machine. Apply Iran tourist card for cashless convenience while you travel.
The Iran tourist card is the solution for those who want transparency, flexibility, and convenience in their financial transactions during their travel. The convenience of a debit card without the need to set up a bank account or fill out drawn-out paperwork. Track your financial transactions & account balance at any time online. Make a deposit using any currency, from anywhere, at any time.Card holders can withdraw any unspent amount of money left in the card after your visit. The Tourist Card is issued through Iran’s national banking network, SHETAB.
We will exchange your funds and transfer it to you on the spot. You can add funds through the following methods:
If you have any remaining funds in your account, refunds can be issued in the following ways:
The prepaid Iran debit card is accepted anywhere in Iran where bank cards are accepted which includes virtually all stores, restaurants, museums, hotels, attractions, kiosks and street vendors. Apply Iran debit card to make all transactions a breeze.
Complete the Iran tourist card application with your name, email, passport info, passport scan & travel information. Let us know how much you’d like to deposit and how you’d like to add your funds
No. We do not perform credit or background checks on applicants. We only use your information to verify your identity. Apply Iran debit card for instant approval.
Along with your card, you will receive your account username/password, your card PIN further instructions on usage.
We deliver to anywhere in Tehran for free, to IKIA with the purchase of an Iran pick-up tour, to all other Iranian cities for a fee of €5-9, and anywhere in the world for a fee of €30-60.
The prepaid Iran debit card is accepted anywhere in Iran where bank cards are accepted including almost all stores, restaurants, museums, hotels, attractions, kiosks and street vendors. Apply for Iran tourist card to start seeing the benefits.
You can have up to €2,000 or $2,000 in your card at any given time
TAP Persia’s tourist card is provided by Mah Card. Their card is connected to Iran’s national banking network, SHETAB, and recognized by the Central Bank of Iran.
There are no fees for daily withdrawals (max 2,000,000 IRR) and a negligible 0.001% fee for transfers.
Each Tourist Card has a fixed fee of €19.00 to set up. Once purchased, the card is made active for the duration of your travel. If you think you might be staying for more than 30 days, contact TAP Persia before your application submission.
There are no cancellation fees. You may deactivate and dispose of the Tourist Card at any time. If any remaining balance is left in the card, you can withdraw the remainder in EUR or any other major currency by visiting the nearest exchange or by contacting TAP Persia customer support.
No you do not. All unused funds must be taken out at the end of your trip.
We only accept deposits in EUR & USD. Apply Iran debit card for fast, cashless transactions throughout your journey.
The exchange rate in Iran fluctuates frequently. We will exchange your currency using the transfer day’s rate of exchange to Iranian Rials (IRR) and transfer it in real time. You can charge your card using USD or EUR. Apply Iran debit card for convenient and competitive exchange rate in Iran.
Due to safety reasons, there can be only one authorized user and PIN code for each Tourist Card. Your family, friends, companions would each have to get a Tourist Card of their own when they travel with you. If you are travelling with family, especially children, you can get a separate Tourist Card for each child above 13.
If your card has been lost or stolen, you can get another card for an additional €19.00 flat fee for each card.
You can check your transaction history and account balance by logging into your Mah Card account.
You can withdraw cash up to 2,000,000 IRR from any ATM every 24 hours. Complete your Iran tourist card application and start seeing the benefits.
Your application fee is non-refundable. Any money you have paid as a deposit to be placed on the card can be given back for a transfer fee. You can also visit a reputable exchange office and buy EUR or USD at the daily exchange rate in Iran with the remainder on your card (min 100,000 IRR should be left on card).
Your PIN is delivered to you in a separate envelope. For security reasons, we won’t include your PIN in the same letter as your card. If you haven’t received your PIN, please contact us and we will help you further.
All transactions on card readers (POS machines) will go through instantly. Complete your Iran tourist card application and start feeling the difference.
Making online transactions requires a registered SIM card, which can normally be bought at the airport. Contact TAP Persia to help you purchase a SIM card.
Follow the instructions on your welcome letter. Visit any ATM, press the option for English, type in your PIN and follow the directory to change your PIN.
Cash refunds can be processed and given back in Tehran within 24 hours. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for bank transfer refunds. You can also visit a reputable exchange office and buy EUR or USD at the daily exchange rate in Iran with the remainder on your card (min 100,000 IRR should be left on card).
Yes. You should ask for a receipt every time your Iran tourist card is used. Most receipts will be in english.
You can check your transaction history and account balance by logging into your Mah Card account.
The Iran tourist card can be issued for 1 month to 1 year. It is normally valid for the duration of your visa. You can extend your 30 day Iran visa for an additional 60 days, so if you feel like you might stay longer, let us know in your application.
3 business days from the completion of your application. We deliver anywhere in Tehran for free & all other Iranian cities for a small fee. Complete your Iran debit card application to get your card asap.
If you are certain that your card has been lost or stolen, please contact TAP Persia support as soon as you can. We will handle the cancellation of your card and deliver a new card to you anywhere in Iran. Please note that renewal fees and delivery charges do apply.
To reset your card PIN, please follow the instructions in the welcome letter or contact us for immediate assistance.Please note that your PIN is different from your website password.
You will need to use the Forgot Password option on the card login page. Please note that your Mah Card PIN is different from your website password.
For security purposes, entering your PIN incorrectly more than 3 times in a row will result in your card being blocked and disabled. Please contact us if this happens.
For security purposes, entering your PIN incorrectly more than 3 times in a row will result in your card being blocked and disabled. Please contact us if this happens.
As an online business, safety is built into the cornerstone of our enterprise. We encrypt all data transmitted through our website with multiple layers of security such as HTTPS and Transport Layer Security. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information and, most importantly, we do not sell, rent or distribute your information to any third part. Read more about the TAP Persia privacy policy.
Your application fee of €19.00 is non-refundable. Any money you have paid as a deposit to be placed on the card can be given back.
A tailor-made day by day plan based on your interests and budget
| Usage | Min usage: 0 IRR Max usage: 300,000,000IRR every 24 hours |
| Exchange | Exchange rate: Competitively calculated every 24 hours Instant deposit: Use your card right after your deposit completion |
| Delivery | City of Tehran: Free. Other Iranian cities: Fee of €5-9 & 24-hour delivery IKIA, upon arrival: Must purchase pick-up tour Outside of Iran: Fee of €30-60 & 2-3 weeks delivery |
| Deposit | Accepted currencies: EUR & USD Min deposit: €100 or $100Max deposit: €2,000 or $2,000 limit |
| Fees | Issuance: €19.00 flat fee for each card. Usage: No cash withdrawal fees at ATMs. No surcharges for any purchases or transfers. Deposits: Cash & bank transfer deposits will be exchanged with daily competitive rates. No transfer fees for adding cash funds, 7% transfer fee for online payments. Refunds: Cash & bank transfer refunds will be exchanged with daily competitive rates. Online refunds carry an additional 7% transfer fee. |
| Withdrawal | Min withdrawal: 100,000 IRR Max withdrawal: 2,000,000 IRR every 24 hours |
| Transfer | Min transfer: 100,000 IRR Max transfer: 30,000,000 IRR every 24 hours |
What is the difference between Rials and Tomans?
The official currency of the county is Iranian Rials, but prices are often written in Tomans. To convert the prices from Rials to Tomans, simply remove 1 zero
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