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Riyad Bank

Riyad Bank is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Saudi retail and corporate bank offering accounts, cards, transfers and financing through its app and online banking

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Banking

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Tested from Syria: the Riyad Bank app opened to its branded Diamond Banking screen, then stayed on a loading spinner indefinitely without showing any error or block notice, so the account could not be used.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
PayoutNot checked
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Riyad Bank in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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