Exchange rate for the Tourist Card in Iran

I'm doing some reading about the Tourist Card. Answer number 4 to this post is quite detailed and solves most of my questions. There is also some info here.

There is another post, where they claim that one of its advantages is that it

Reduce the currency exchange Rate

But then, in answer number 6 to the first link above, the guy, who seems to me more trustworthy (that's the problem with tripadvisor, I don't know who to trust), says

The main issue with this bank card is the exchange rate. Banks definitely give goverment rate which is more than 10 % lower.

10% is a lot of money. I'd risk carrying cash around rather than paying that.

Questions: What is the exchange rate for the Tourist Card? How does it compare to other places where you change money?

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Which card is available in Iran?

Mah Card is accepted everywhere in Iran. Use your MahCard at hotels, hostels, restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment venues, ATMs and more.

What can I buy with 10 dollars in Iran?

With $10 in Shiraz you can:

Take a Taxi.
Buy souvenirs.
Have a Faloode.
Get a pack of healthy Iranian snacks.
Have a great chicken salad in a Cafe.
Buy some books.
and still, have 220,000 Rials!

Does Iran have gift cards?

Historically, the gift card market in Iran has recorded a steady growth with a CAGR of 8.4% during 2016-2020. According to the Q2 2021 Global Gift Card Survey, gift card industry in the country is expected to grow by 13.5% on annual basis to reach US$ 628.1 million in 2021.

Can I use my Visa Card in Iran?

No. Even major credit cards, like Visa and MasterCard, are not accepted in Iran. Using MahCard, you can make purchases and withdraw cash from any ATM machine in Iran. Card payments are very common in Iran and virtually every store accepts cards.

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