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Amazon Payment Services is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Payment gateway for online merchants across the Middle East and North Africa
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Blocked in Syria. A community report in February 2026 showed that the Amazon Payment Services supported-countries page lists nine MENA countries while omitting Syria. In March 2026 the team sent an official outreach email to Amazon naming this service among its restricted or blocked consumer offerings. No response from the company and no resolution has been recorded yet.
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Official outreach email sent to Amazon mentioning Amazon Payment Services as one of the restricted or blocked consumer services alongside Kindle, Audible, and Prime Video.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon Payment Services in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Amazon can change that.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Amazon Payment Services is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Amazon Payment Services directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.