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Ko-fi is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Creator support platform for receiving tips, memberships, and selling products
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Partially blocked in Syria. As investigated in February 2026, Ko-fi relies on PayPal and Stripe to process payments, so Syrian creators cannot receive payouts because neither processor currently supports Syria. Even if Ko-fi lifted its own restrictions, the underlying payment processors would have to enter Syria first. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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This is a complicated issue. Ko-fi allows creators to receive tips and memberships, but relies on PayPal and Stripe to process payments. Syrian creators cannot receive payouts because neither PayPal nor Stripe currently supports Syria. Even if Ko-fi itself lifts restrictions, the underlying payment ...
Need Help with Ko-fi?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Ko-fi in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Ko-fi Labs? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Ko-fi Labs 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
Ko-fi 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 Ko-fi directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.