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Gulf Bank Kuwait is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Kuwaiti bank's online banking portal for account management and transactions
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Partially blocked in Syria. Community reports in February 2026 showed the site partly browsable, but online account opening fails without a VPN and core banking and employment services are denied, citing US sanctions policy. A community volunteer contacted the bank in February 2026 asking it to restore access. No response has been received so far.
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A community volunteer emailed Gulf Bank Kuwait's SME division at smes@gulfbank.com.kw requesting that the bank enable its services in Syria and lift all restrictions. The email stated that Syria is no longer subject to any political, international, or economic sanctions and requested the bank to ope...
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Community report: User from Syria reports Gulf Bank website is browsable without VPN. However, online account opening page fails to load without VPN, and the employment application explicitly cites US sanctions policy as the reason for denial. Core banking services remain restricted for Syrian users...
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A Gulf Bank customer visiting Syria reported that the online banking portal is completely blocked. They cannot access their account to check balances without using a VPN. Screenshot evidence provided.
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Gulf Bank Kuwait or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
Contact Gulf Bank Kuwait Support:
Gulf Bank Kuwait 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 Gulf Bank Kuwait directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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