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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Lebanon.
No, PayPal is unfortunately not accepted in Lebanon.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Lebanon? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Lebanon, with a population of around 5.35 million people, has a GDP of approximately 28.28 billion making it the 116th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Lebanon is the Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Traditionally driven by banking, financial services, and tourism, the economy is currently in a state of severe crisis. It maintains trade links with the European Union and neighboring Arab countries, though they are heavily strained.
Due to a severe economic crisis and a lack of trust in the banking sector, a dual-currency cash system dominates in Lebanon, with "fresh" US Dollars being the preferred medium of exchange. Money transfer services like Whish Money and OMT are now also used for domestic peer-to-peer payments, settled in cash. While international credit/debit cards linked to foreign accounts are used, the domestic card processing system is severely disrupted.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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