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HSBC is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Global banking and financial services corporation headquartered in London
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HSBC is limited in Syria. Its website loads normally on Syrian networks without a VPN, but community testing in July 2026 reported that Syria is not among the countries the bank serves, so the site can be browsed while the banking services cannot be used. A volunteer emailed HSBC in February 2026, with no reply so far.
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Community testing from Syria confirmed that HSBC's website at hsbc.com loads normally on all Syrian networks without a VPN, with no block page or geographic restriction. The tester reported, however, that Syria is not among the countries listed in the bank's service coverage, so the site can be brow...
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Outreach email sent to HSBC at sustainability@hsbc.com requesting that service access be restored for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 OFAC sanctions lift, included links to official U.S. Treasury documentation and supporting resources from unblocksyria.com, and noted that seve...
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If you're experiencing issues accessing HSBC in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at HSBC Holdings? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside HSBC Holdings can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HSBC 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 HSBC directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.