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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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A community volunteer followed up again with Apple's executive escalations team, repeating the request to enable Syria access after the 2025 sanctions lift.

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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.