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Uphold is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Digital money platform for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, and precious metals

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Uphold could not be used from Syria because uphold.com showed a "Sorry, your access was denied" page.

Landing pageFails

From Syria, uphold.com showed a "Sorry, your access was denied" page saying access from the visitor's IP address was restricted.

Sign-upFails

Sign-up could not be reached from Syria because uphold.com showed a "Sorry, your access was denied" page.

Sign-inFails

Sign-in could not be reached from Syria because uphold.com showed a "Sorry, your access was denied" page.

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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, Uphold 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 Uphold directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.