Originally Posted by
Paultan
I've recently been in Iran for about a month, people were really kind and hospitable but I had a lot of problems with Iranian currency and also exchanging rate was very complicated. I have a suggestion for those want to enjoy their trip to buy tourists debit card in advance to their trip much more enjoyable without any stress of running out of their cash!
Not sure what a "tourists debit card" is. Int'l ATM/debit cards don't work in Iran because of the sanctions.
We were in Iran 2 or 3 years ago, and we had no problem exchanging money. Our guide took us to the exchange streets and it was smooth.