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WorldFirst is blocked in Syria, as of .

Multi-currency business accounts and international payments platform for online sellers and small businesses

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The reporter says WorldFirst cannot be used without an account, and an account cannot be opened from Syria. The registration step that adds the business offers no Syria option.

Landing pageWorks

The WorldFirst website opened normally from Syria, showing its home page with sign-up and login buttons.

Sign-upFails

Registering from Syria was not possible: on WorldFirst's sign-up portal, searching for Syria in the business-country field returned "No data".

Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Fails

A business in Syria cannot be verified with WorldFirst: searching for Syria in the business-country field of registration returned "No data".

Progress Timeline

Declined

Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. A community volunteer contacted WorldFirst in June 2026, and the company declined to confirm any change to its service coverage or onboarding policy.

Declined

Community Updates

A community volunteer contacted WorldFirst citing the lifted US and EU sanctions on Syria. The company replied that it could not confirm any change to its service coverage or account onboarding policy.

Need Help with WorldFirst?

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

Work at WorldFirst? Know someone who does?

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

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