#Fintech Visa Launches “Visa Connect Syria” to Support Modern Digital Payments Ecosystem The event was followed by a technical workshop with the Central Bank of Syria, underscoring Visa’s support for the country’s payment modernization journey through close public-private collaboration. Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today reinforced its support for the establishment of a future-ready payments ecosystem in Syria through “Visa Connect Syria”, an inaugural industry gathering of financial institutions, ecosystem partners, and policymakers focused on advancing secure, modern digital commerce. The event was followed by a technical workshop with the Central Bank of Syria, underscoring Visa’s support for the country’s payment modernization journey through close public-private collaboration. “Visa Connect Syria” convened industry stakeholders to examine the technical foundations required for Syria to “leapfrog” into modern payments. On the second day, Visa hosted a dedicated workshop for the Central Bank of Syria, emphasizing the critical role of strong public private collaboration as Syria lays the foundations for a future ready digital payments ecosystem aligned with global standards.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 11, 2026 14:17 UTC