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Wio is currently blocked in Syria, as of .

Digital bank in the United Arab Emirates offering app-based personal and business accounts, cards, and SME banking

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Blocked in Syria. A community report in August 2026 described the Wio app refusing to operate in the region: at the email sign-in step it returns a banner saying the app is not available where the user is, and the session cannot continue. The submitter, a customer of three years, said the account became unusable after returning to Syria and moved the funds elsewhere. No outreach to the bank yet.

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A community member reported that the Wio banking app refuses to operate in the region. At the email sign-in step the app returns a banner reading «Our app isn't available where you are. Feel free to use it once you're outside the region!» together with a correlation id, and the session cannot procee...

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The comprehensive US and EU sanctions have been repealed. Most companies just haven't updated their policies yet. Send our resources to the legal or compliance team at Wio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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