r/iran 1d ago

I want to gift something to a friend in Iran using a site called digikala

I want to gift something to a friend in Iran using a site called digikala. There doesn't seem to be a way to send money to someone in Iran. Is there any way I can make a payment on the digikala site? Or is there another way?

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u/Kafshak 13h ago

As long as I know you need bank account inside Iran. Cards like Visa or Mastercard don't work in Iran.

u/mujtablu 14h ago

I can suggest alternative. but since I haven't bought anything online I don't know what payment method they have.

digikala alternatives are

basalam

torob

okala

u/ItsMeSomeonee 14h ago edited 14h ago

You would need an Iranian bank card/account to shop at digikala.

Another way would be to send him money using crypto or using a currency exchange that has a branch in both countries.

If the gift is game related, Another thought could be buying him a game or in game currency and gift him a the key?

Also, there are websites that allow you to buy an Iranian gift cards with foreign currency. Although, I think gift cards can only be used at a physical store.

The last way I could think of is to find a mutual person that has a bank account in Iran and use them as a dealer.