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Skrill is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

On a mobile browser, selecting Syria in the country and currency selector on Skrill's website showed the message that Skrill is not yet available in Syria, so the service cannot be used from there.

Landing pageWorks

Skrill's website opened from Syria on a mobile browser and its pages loaded, although choosing Syria on the site showed that the service is not yet available there.

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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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team wrote to Paysafe, Skrill's parent company, in April 2026 requesting a review of its country level restriction, and no response has been recorded.

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Our Outreach

UnblockSyria wrote to Paysafe requesting a review of the country-level restriction blocking Skrill for Syrian end-users, citing the lifted US sanctions framework.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Paysafe can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

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