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Apple Pay is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Apple's contactless payment system for secure in-store, online, and in-app transactions

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

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A tester in Syria attempted to add a Visa card to Apple Pay; the card could not be added.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Community volunteers have written to Apple's executive and legal teams several times since February 2026 asking that access be enabled, but no response has been recorded.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Apple asking it to review the restrictions on users in Syria and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team. The message named no specific Apple service.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Apple Pay 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 Apple Pay directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.