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American Express is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

American Express could not be used from Syria: www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page.

Landing pageFails

From Syria, www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page saying the visitor does not have permission to access the site.

Sign-upFails

Sign-up could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page.

Sign-inFails

Sign-in could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

One-time codes could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page before sign-in.

Identity verification (KYC)Fails

Identity verification could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page before sign-in.

PaymentFails

Payments could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page before sign-in.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading could not be reached from Syria because www.americanexpress.com returned an "Access Denied" page before sign-in.

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Progress Timeline

Partially Resolved

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A volunteer group asked American Express to review its Syria restrictions in March 2026 and received no reply; Syrian airports were added to its travel booking search in July 2026.

Partially Resolved

Community Updates

The addition of Syrian airports to Amex Travel's booking search is a partial reinstatement, following the 2025 sanctions relief and the 2026 reopening of Syrian airports. Full card and account services for Syrian residents remain unconfirmed.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing American Express in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, American Express 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 American Express directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.