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UK-based international money transfer service for sending remittances online
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This is a complicated issue. Western Union requires local agent networks or banking partnerships to deliver funds in the destination country. While Western Union has limited operations near Syria, expanding full service requires establishing licensed agent locations and correspondent banking relatio...
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A user in Canada reported that while Western Union's website may be accessible, sending money to Syria from North America is still not possible. Screenshot evidence submitted showing the restriction when attempting a transfer.
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User report from Romania indicates that Western Union money transfers to/from Syria are not available in most EU countries, with Germany being the exception. The service website itself is accessible, but Syria-related transfer functionality appears to be regionally restricted within the EU.
Work at Western Union? Know someone who does?
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 Western Union 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.
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