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Mashreq

Mashreq is blocked in Syria, as of .

UAE bank offering personal and business accounts, cards, loans, international transfers and the Mashreq Neo digital banking app

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

A community tester in Syria reported that the Mashreq mobile app opens only over a UAE VPN, while mashreq.com itself refused the connection with a 403 Forbidden error.

Landing pageFails

Opening mashreq.com from a Syrian mobile connection returned a bare 403 Forbidden page carrying only a transaction ID instead of the site.

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

Work at Mashreq? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Mashreq 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, Mashreq 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 Mashreq directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.