Iran Tourist Card

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 card, you can make purchases at any vendor and withdraw cash from any Ayandeh Banks’ ATM machine. Apply Iran tourist card for cashless convenience while you travel.

You can’t use your international credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) in Iranian ATMs, however, you can withdraw cash from Ayandeh Banks’ ATMs with Iran Tourist Card.

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 and account balance at any time online by using the link below: https://w.mahcard.com/.

Also, you can check your card balance in any ATM and POS machine that is connected to the SHETAB Network (Iran Banking Network).

You can make a deposit before your visit to Iran in USD or EUR, from anywhere. 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.

Although there are no official limits, we do not recommend carrying more than 5,000 EUR/USD if you are traveling as a tourist.

About 100-150 EUR/USD per day per person depending on the type of accommodation, food, and transport.

You can swipe your card up to 1,000,000,000 Rials (about 2800$) payment with POS machines per day.

ATM withdrawals with a daily limit of 2,000,000 (about 6$) Rials only from the Ayandeh Banks. In addition, you can check your transactions’ list from an ATM of Ayandeh Bank

You can pay all your entrance fees, shopping at supermarkets, paying at hotels, restaurants or any other shops in Iran with your card through their POS machines.

We will exchange your funds and transfer it to your card. You can top-up your card through the following methods:

• Method 1: Cash deposit (EUR or USD) in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Shiraz.
• Method 2: Online bank transfers (7% transfer fee) using PayPal, WISE, Bank transfer, etc.
• Method 3: Change your money to IRR at an official exchange at the daily exchange rate in Iran and transfer it physically at the Ayandeh Bank branch during operating hours.

Please notice that only a MahCard representative can top up your card. In other words, no one can transfer money to your card and you cannot transfer money from your card to another card; neither online nor offline.

If you have any remaining balance in your account, refunds can be issued in the following ways:

• Method 1: Bank transfer of EUR or USD (Additional 7% transfer fee)
• Method 2: Exchange the remainder at a reputable exchange office at the daily exchange rate in Iran.

You can check the exchange rate from online websites such as Bonbast.com which is normally higher than market rates.

Note: Russian citizens can only receive the remaining balance in cash.

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 and travel information. Let us know how much you would like to deposit and how you would like to top-up your card.

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 and  further instructions on usage.

MahCard agent will contact you through WhatsApp before your arrival, so make sure you reply to the MahCard agent before arrival to arrange the delivery time. (In case you do not have WhatsApp, the communication can go through email, however it may cause late delivery, so be prepared to exchange small amount before you receive your card)

You can receive your card in every big city of Iran. You can also charge your card by cash in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Shiraz.

Card delivery is not available at the airport at the moment.

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.

There is no charging limit for your card, however, we recommend not depositing all your money at once and keeping some cash on you.

TAP Persia’s tourist card is provided by the MahCard company. Their card is connected to Iran’s national banking network, SHETAB, and recognized by the Central Bank of Iran.

No, you can not use your credit cards and international debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc) in Iran. With the Iran tourist card, you can make purchases at any vendor and withdraw cash from any Ayandeh Banks’ ATM machine. Apply Iran tourist card for cashless convenience while you travel.

• Issuance: €19.00 flat fee for each card.
• Usage: No cash withdrawal fees at  the Ayandeh Banks’ ATM. No surcharges for any purchases or transfers.
• Deposits: Cash & bank transfer deposits will be exchanged with daily competitive exchange rates in Iran. No transfer fees for adding cash funds, 7% transfer fee for online payments.
• Refunds: Cash & bank transfer refunds will be exchanged with daily competitive exchange rates in Iran. Online refunds carry an additional 7% transfer fee.

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 and is valid for one year.

There are no cancellation fees. You may deactivate and dispose of the Tourist Card at any time. If any remaining balance is left on your card, you can withdraw the remainder in EUR or any other major currency by visiting the nearest exchange office.

No, you do not. All unused balance must be taken out at the end of your trip.

We only accept deposits in EUR and USD. Apply Iran debit card for fast, cashless transactions throughout your journey.

The exchange rate in Iran fluctuates frequently. We will exchange your currency with the daily exchange rate 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.

In case you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should notify your agent ASAP, so the MahCard agency will provide you with another one and transfer your money from your previous account to your new card free of charge

You can check the exchange rate from online websites such as Bonbast.com which is normally higher than market rates. The MahCard rate is about 10,000 to 15,000 Rials less than the Bonbast website which is very close to the market rate.

You can check your card balance in any ATM and POS machine that is connected to Iran Banking Network, the SHETAB Network.

You can also check your card balance and all your transactions online by using the link below: https://w.mahcard.com/

ATM withdrawals with a daily limit of 2,000,000 (about 6$) Rials can be done only from the Ayandeh Banks. In addition, you can check your transactions’ list from an ATM of Ayandeh Bank as well. 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 will not 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.

Caution:

• Please make sure that you keep your card and your PIN code separately and never disclose your PIN code to anyone.
• In case you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should notify your agent asap, so the MahCard agency will provide you with another one and transfer your money from your previous account to your new card free of charge.

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.

MahCard provides a refund when you are leaving Iran. You are eligible for a refund when you have balance left on your card at the time you are leaving Iran. MahCard will return your balance with the daily exchange rate via PayPal in EUR. This procedure takes up to 10 working days.

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).

Please take into consideration that; due to the sanctions, the remaining balance may be refunded in several transactions.

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 card has one-year validity. After one year, you cannot reuse your card and you need to apply for a new one.

Your Tourist Card (MahCard) will be issued and delivered to your hotel or hostel in the big cities of Iran in less than 3 days and the Agent will contact you close to your arrival date and set a time and date with you.

We recommend you inform MahCard agent when and where you are going to collect your card at least 48 hours ahead of your arrival, so when you arrive you will have your card right away.

If you want to change the time and location you need to inform the MahCard agent in advance.

In case you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should notify your agent asap, so the MahCard agency will provide you with another one and transfer your money from your previous account to your new card free of charge.

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.

If you miss the first appointment to receive the card and you have to go to other cities, you need to ask MahCard agent to send the card to another city but you can’t give them cash to exchange your money.

Please notice the MahCard agent will contact you through WhatsApp before your arrival, so make sure you reply to the MahCard agent before arrival to arrange the delivery time. (In case you do not have WhatsApp, the communication can go through email, however it may cause late delivery, so be prepared to exchange small amount before you receive your card)

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.

At the moment the MahCard company only accepts cash in EUR and USD in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and Shiraz. If you wish to top-up your card in other cities, you can transfer money online, which includes a %7 transfer fee, or you can exchange your money first and then transfer it to MahCard’s bank account by going to any branches of” Ayandeh bank” in Iran.

•       You can charge your debit card while you are in Iran through PayPal, WISE, or bank transfer by using VPN and transfer the desired amount to the MahCard Company and they will top-up your card.
•       You can ask someone outside of Iran to transfer the money on your behalf through PayPal, WISE, or bank transfer by transferring the desired amount to the MahCard Company and they will top-up your card.