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Gulf Bank Kuwait

Gulf Bank Kuwait is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Kuwaiti bank's online banking portal for account management and transactions

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Banking

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From a Syrian connection without a VPN, an attempt to view a Gulf Bank account on a phone failed with the message "We encountered an issue processing your request" (Error Code 212), leaving only a Logout option. The reporter said account access from Syria works only through a VPN.

Landing pageWorks

From a Syrian connection without a VPN, the Gulf Bank homepage opened in full and the site could be browsed without problems.

Sign-upFails

From a Syrian connection without a VPN, the online account-opening page did not load and stayed stuck on the Gulf Bank loading screen.

Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Gulf Bank in February 2026 asking it to open its services to customers in Syria, and the bank has not responded.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Gulf Bank's SME team, asking it to lift restrictions and open services for customers in Syria. No response has been received.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Gulf Bank Kuwait 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 Gulf Bank Kuwait directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.