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PayPal is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

With PayPal's site blocked by a Cloudflare security page on a Syrian mobile connection, none of its services could be reached, so sending, receiving or paying money was still not possible.

Landing pageFails

On an Android phone over a Syrian mobile connection, www.paypal.com and one of PayPal's regional pages were replaced by a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page. Earlier tests had instead received a 403 error from PayPal's own cache server.

Sign-upFails

On an Android phone in Syria, PayPal's sign-up form did not offer Syria as a country of residence. The list goes from Switzerland straight to São Tomé and Príncipe, so an account cannot be opened as a resident of Syria.

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One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
PayoutNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. PayPal declined requests to restore access in March 2026 and again in August, saying its services remain unavailable in Syria.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer tried to reach PayPal outside its support channels, emailing three named staff mailboxes with the regulatory case for review. All three bounced, confirming the published executive-office address is the only route that has ever accepted mail.

What works instead

Until PayPal is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

Paymera

Available

Made in Syria

Nsave

Usable

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

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  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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