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Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Patreon in February 2026, and the company declined, saying none of its payment processors support transactions to or from Syria, though it said it would keep monitoring the situation.
Declined
Patreon declined, saying none of its payment processors support transactions to or from Syria. It will keep monitoring and post updates on its Sanctions Policy page.
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Company Responded
Patreon's legal inbox sent an automatic reply confirming receipt of the outreach.
Contacted Company
UnblockSyria wrote to Patreon's legal team requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current post-sanctions legal framework.
Need Help with Patreon?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Patreon in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Patreon? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Patreon 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
No, Patreon 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 Patreon directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.