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American Express is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Global payment network and credit card issuer offering charge cards, rewards, and financial services
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Activity Summary
Limited in Syria as of July 2026. A community volunteer contacted American Express in March 2026 requesting a compliance review of Syria availability, citing the lifted US and EU sanctions, and no reply was received. Community testing on July 17, 2026 found that Syrian airports including Damascus (DAM) are now selectable destinations in the American Express travel booking platform, where Syria was previously absent, a partial reinstatement following the sanctions relief and the 2026 reopening of Syrian airports. Full card and account services for residents in Syria are not yet confirmed.
Partially Resolved
American Express has partially reinstated Syria-related functionality on its platform. Syrian airports, including Damascus (DAM), are now bookable destinations in the American Express travel booking flow, reversing their prior complete exclusion. This partial reopening aligns with the lifting of US ...
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Community testing found that American Express's travel booking platform now lists Syrian airports as selectable destinations. In the «Book a Flight» search, entering Damascus returns «Damascus (DAM - Damascus International Airport), Syrian Arab Republic» as a bookable airport, alongside Aleppo, wher...
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A community volunteer emailed American Express's Global Risk Management and Corporate Secretary's Office at globalriskmanagement@aexp.com and corporatesecretarysoffice@aexp.com requesting a formal compliance review regarding service availability for Syria. The email cited regulatory developments fro...
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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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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside American Express can change that.
Tips for advocating
- 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
American Express has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
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.