The bank also offers specialized services for tourism-related businesses and works to support the growth of Iran’s tourism industry through international platforms.
Available to non-Iranian visitors through travel agencies, this card allows foreign tourists to load funds in their currency, converting them into the equivalent amount in Iranian rials.
Through this membership, the bank aims to enhance international cooperation and engage with global tourism-related entities, benefiting from networking opportunities and shared expertise.
[13][14] In 2018, the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned Tourism Bank for its alleged involvement with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force.
These sanctions were part of broader efforts to cut off access to the international financial system for entities linked to Iran's military operations.