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KuCoin is blocked in Syria, as of .

Global cryptocurrency exchange supporting spot, margin, and futures trading

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Because identity verification fails for accounts registered from Syria, deposits, crypto purchases and trading remain blocked; the exchange's core trading functions could not be used.

DownloadsFails

A community test from Syria found the KuCoin Android app listed on Google Play as unavailable in the user's country.

Landing pageWorks

A community test from Syria found the KuCoin homepage loads normally.

Sign-upWorks

A community test from Syria showed sign-up with an email address completing successfully, evidenced by the tester's own account being active afterward. The phone-number sign-up option was unavailable because Syria is not listed among the supported countries.

Sign-inWorks

A community test from Syria showed a signed-in session using the account dashboard, including the API management and identity verification pages.

Identity verification (KYC)Fails

A community test from Syria showed identity verification (KYC), required to enable deposits, trading and withdrawals, fail with a "451 Exception: Unavailable for legal reasons" error after Syria was selected as the country of residence.

PaymentNot checked
PayoutNot checked

Need Help with KuCoin?

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

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Work at KuCoin? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside KuCoin 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, KuCoin 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 KuCoin directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.