Iranian bank cards can now be used in Russia, following a partnership between Tehran and Moscow to strengthen financial cooperation amid Western sanctions. The move aims to bypass the SWIFT international payment system, which has been restricted for both countries' banks. This development may facilitate trade and economic interactions between Iran and Russia, as well as other countries.

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/12/iranian-bank-cards-now-usable-in-russia-a86993