Paymera
Syria's domestic payment network: QR payments, POS terminals and digital cards, licensed by the Central Bank of Syria
Payment ServicesB2B Payment ProcessingDigital Wallets
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Google Pay
LimitedContacted
Google Pay is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Digital wallet and contactless payment service for online and in-store purchases
Last Updated
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Progress Timeline
Activity Summary
Partially blocked in Syria. As of March 2026 the informational pages load, but the Google Wallet service fails with a server error when users try to set one up, leaving it unusable; earlier testing in February 2026 found it fully blocked. A community volunteer contacted Google in February 2026 with no response. Full availability also depends on licensed payment networks operating in Syria.
Verified
Community testing from Syria confirmed that Google Pay is now partially accessible. The informational site at pay.google.com/about loads correctly with full navigation and content. However, the functional Google Wallet service at wallet.google.com returns a 500 server error when attempting to set up...
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team at google-cloud-compliance@google.com with a formal request to activate Google Pay services in Syria. The email cited the December 2025 OFAC embargo termination, referenced official U.S. Treasury documentation, and included supporting mate...
Investigated
This is a complicated issue. Google Pay requires a licensed payment provider and card network (Visa/Mastercard) to operate in Syria first. Without local banks issuing compatible payment cards and NFC-enabled terminals at merchants, Google cannot enable Google Pay in the region. Unblocking depends on...
Verified
Community verification from Syria via DSL: Google Pay confirmed still fully blocked.
What works instead
Until Google Pay is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.
Paymera
by BimeraSyria's domestic payment network: QR payments, POS terminals and digital cards, licensed by the Central Bank of Syria
Payment ServicesB2B Payment ProcessingDigital Wallets
Paymera
Accessible
MoneyGram
by MoneyGramGlobal money transfer service for sending and receiving funds worldwide
Money TransferPayment Services
83
MoneyGram
Accessible
83
Nsave
by NsaveDigital banking app providing accessible financial services for underserved communities
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Nsave
Limited · Partially Resolved
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Google Pay 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 Google can change that.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
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Firebase
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103
Firebase
Accessible
103
Firebase Studio
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AI CodingIDEs & Code EditorsLow-code & App Builders
6
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6
Fitbit
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Fitbit
Limited
Flutter
Open-source UI framework by Google for building cross-platform apps from a single codebase
Developer Tools
10
Flutter
Accessible
10
Go (Golang)
Google's open-source programming language for building reliable, efficient software
Developer ToolsDeveloper CommunitiesPackage Registries
Go (Golang)
Limited
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Search EnginesAI AssistantsCloud Storage, Email, Identity & Authentication, Maps & Navigation, Messaging, Office Suites, Translation, Video Calling
Limited · Contacted
Google AdMob
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Marketing & AdvertisingAnalytics & MeasurementAPI Services
Google AdMob
Blocked
Google Ads
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Marketing & AdvertisingAnalytics & MeasurementAPI Services
83
Google Ads
Accessible
83
Google AdSense
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Google AdSense
Restricted · Contacted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Google Pay 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 Google Pay directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.