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Restricted for users in Syria. In February 2026 a community report noted that Polar.sh, a merchant-of-record payments platform, does not support Syrian businesses or individuals, leaving them unable to use the service. No evidence screenshots were provided and no outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community member reported Polar.sh as restricted for Syrian users. The platform functions as a Merchant of Record alternative to Stripe but does not support Syrian businesses or individuals. No evidence screenshots were provided.
Need Help with Polar.sh?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Polar.sh in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Polar? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Polar 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
Polar.sh is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
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 Polar.sh directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.