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eBay is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

eBay's website refused all access from a Syrian ADSL connection with an "Access Denied" page, so browsing and buying on the site was not possible.

Landing pageFails

Opening ebay.com in a mobile browser over a Syrian ADSL connection showed an "Access Denied" page instead of the site.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
PayoutNot checked
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In Review

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted eBay support in February 2026, and the company said the request was forwarded to its Compliance and OFAC teams for review.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer contacted eBay support about accessing the service from Syria and forwarded us the reply: eBay said the details were forwarded to its Compliance and OFAC teams for review.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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