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Remitly

Remitly is blocked in Syria, as of .

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International money transfer app for fast and affordable remittances worldwide

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Signed in to Remitly from Syria in a desktop browser, a search for Syria in the country picker returned no results, so Syria could not be chosen as a destination for sending money.

Landing pageWorks

The Remitly website opened normally from a Syrian mobile connection, with its transfer form and its log-in and sign-up buttons available.

Sign-upWorks

The reporter says a Remitly profile could be created from Syria; after sign-up the site showed the signed-in home page.

Sign-inWorks

The reporter says signing in to Remitly with Google worked from Syria without a VPN.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

Signing in to Remitly from Syria on a new device, the one-time verification code arrived by email.

Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Remitly in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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