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Restricted for users in Syria. A community report in February 2026 noted that UnionPay, the Chinese card payment network, does not operate in Syria, so Syrian users cannot obtain or use UnionPay cards. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community member reported UnionPay as restricted in Syria. The Chinese card payment network does not operate in Syria, meaning Syrian users cannot obtain or use UnionPay cards. Reported from Syria. No evidence screenshots were provided.
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at UnionPay or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
Contact UnionPay Support:
UnionPay 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 UnionPay directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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