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Global fintech platform for business banking, payments, and international money transfers
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Online payment platform for sending, receiving, and managing money worldwide
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8 Jul, 2026
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Blocked in Syria, confirmed repeatedly through April 2026 with a 403 error from Syrian connections. PayPal explicitly declined to restore access in March 2026, citing sanctions, and did not engage with the argument that the comprehensive US sanctions were repealed. Volunteers have continued contacting the company through July 2026, with no change.
Follow-up Sent
Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to executiveoffice@paypal.com. The email addressed PayPal's 'central bank approval' deflection, distinguishing banking market entry from IP access restrictions. Cited Mastercard as fully accessible, Visa, Google Pay, and Revolut as...
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Outreach email sent to PayPal at executiveoffice@paypal.com requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current post-sanctions legal framework.
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at PayPal or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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