Meaning
A card used for financial transactions.
Cultural Background
In Iran, the 'Shetab' network is a unified system. This means any bank card works in any ATM or POS terminal across the country without extra fees. It is very common for people to give their PIN to the shopkeeper to enter for them. While this is changing for security reasons, it is still a sign of trust. Despite the rise of apps, the physical bank card remains the king of transactions in Iran, unlike China where QR codes dominate.
The 'Swipe' Verb
Always use the verb 'کشیدن' (to pull) when talking about using your card at a machine.
PIN Security
While locals share PINs, as a learner, it's safer to say 'خودم وارد میکنم' (I will enter it myself).
Meaning
A card used for financial transactions.
The 'Swipe' Verb
Always use the verb 'کشیدن' (to pull) when talking about using your card at a machine.
PIN Security
While locals share PINs, as a learner, it's safer to say 'خودم وارد میکنم' (I will enter it myself).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
من میخواهم با کارت _______ پرداخت کنم.
We need the adjective form 'bānki' to describe the card.
Which sentence is correct for 'I lost my bank card'?
Select the correct sentence:
'Gom kardan' means to lose.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
These are the three main pieces of info on a card.
Complete the dialogue.
فروشنده: کارت میکشید؟ مشتری: بله، ________.
The customer is handing over the card.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Cards
Financial
- • کارت بانکی
- • کارت هدیه
Identity
- • کارت ملی
- • کارت شناسایی
Practice Bank
4 exercisesمن میخواهم با کارت _______ پرداخت کنم.
We need the adjective form 'bānki' to describe the card.
Select the correct sentence:
'Gom kardan' means to lose.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three main pieces of info on a card.
فروشنده: کارت میکشید؟ مشتری: بله، ________.
The customer is handing over the card.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, due to sanctions, international cards like Visa/Mastercard do not work. You need a local Iranian 'kārt-e bānki'.
It's the most common informal name for both the ATM and the bank card itself.
Related Phrases
دستگاه کارتخوان
similarCard reader / POS terminal
موجودی گرفتن
builds onTo check balance
رمز دوم
specialized formSecondary PIN / Online PIN
