Sending and Receiving Money in Syria: What Works

Money transfer services, payment apps, digital wallets and online banks: which ones work for people in Syria and which still block them, tested from inside the country.

Which money transfer and payment apps work in Syria?

We track 51 of them. 14 work from Syria, including Wise, Amazon, and Revolut. 37 are blocked, including PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

Money Transfer

All Money Transfer in Syria

Works from Syria (5)

Wise

Low-cost international money transfer service with transparent exchange rates

Money TransferDigital Banks & Neobanks

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Revolut

Digital banking app with multi-currency accounts, trading, and global transfers

Digital Banks & NeobanksBanking

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Nsave

Digital banking app providing accessible financial services for underserved communities

Digital Banks & NeobanksCrypto Wallets

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BOTIM

Messaging and video calling app with voice calls, group chats, and fintech features

MessagingMoney Transfer

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UPT

Turkish money transfer service for sending cash payouts and bank transfers worldwide without requiring a bank account

Money TransferPayment Services

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Blocked in Syria (16)

PayPal

Online payment platform for sending, receiving, and managing money worldwide

Payment ServicesB2B Payment Processing

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Google Pay

Digital wallet and contactless payment service for online and in-store purchases

Digital WalletsMoney Transfer

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MoneyGram

Global money transfer service for sending and receiving funds worldwide

Money TransferPayment Services

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Telegram Wallet

Crypto wallet and payment service built into Telegram for sending, receiving, and trading digital assets

Crypto WalletsCryptocurrency Exchanges

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بنك الراجحي

Saudi Arabia's largest Islamic bank offering personal and business banking services

BankingMoney Transfer

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Cash App

Mobile payment app for sending money, investing in stocks, and buying Bitcoin

Digital WalletsCrypto Wallets

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Payment Services

All Payment Services in Syria

Works from Syria (13)

Wise

Low-cost international money transfer service with transparent exchange rates

Money TransferDigital Banks & Neobanks

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Amazon

World's largest online retailer offering millions of products across every category

Online MarketplacesConsumer Devices

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Revolut

Digital banking app with multi-currency accounts, trading, and global transfers

Digital Banks & NeobanksBanking

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Nsave

Digital banking app providing accessible financial services for underserved communities

Digital Banks & NeobanksCrypto Wallets

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Binance

World's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume for buying, selling, and trading digital assets

Cryptocurrency ExchangesCrypto Wallets

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BOTIM

Messaging and video calling app with voice calls, group chats, and fintech features

MessagingMoney Transfer

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Blocked in Syria (30)

PayPal

Online payment platform for sending, receiving, and managing money worldwide

Payment ServicesB2B Payment Processing

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Google Pay

Digital wallet and contactless payment service for online and in-store purchases

Digital WalletsMoney Transfer

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Apple Pay

Apple's contactless payment system for secure in-store, online, and in-app transactions

Digital WalletsPayment Services

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Stripe

Online payment processing infrastructure for internet businesses and developers

Payment ServicesAPI Services

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Upwork

Global freelance marketplace connecting businesses with skilled independent professionals

FreelancingPayment Services

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Google Wallet

Digital wallet for storing payment cards, boarding passes, tickets, and IDs

Digital WalletsPayment Services

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Digital Wallets

All Digital Wallets in Syria

Works from Syria (3)

Wise

Low-cost international money transfer service with transparent exchange rates

Money TransferDigital Banks & Neobanks

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Revolut

Digital banking app with multi-currency accounts, trading, and global transfers

Digital Banks & NeobanksBanking

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Paymera

Syria's domestic payment network: QR payments, POS terminals and digital cards, licensed by the Central Bank of Syria

Payment ServicesB2B Payment Processing

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Blocked in Syria (12)

PayPal

Online payment platform for sending, receiving, and managing money worldwide

Payment ServicesB2B Payment Processing

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Google Pay

Digital wallet and contactless payment service for online and in-store purchases

Digital WalletsMoney Transfer

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Apple Pay

Apple's contactless payment system for secure in-store, online, and in-app transactions

Digital WalletsPayment Services

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Google Wallet

Digital wallet for storing payment cards, boarding passes, tickets, and IDs

Digital WalletsPayment Services

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Telegram Wallet

Crypto wallet and payment service built into Telegram for sending, receiving, and trading digital assets

Crypto WalletsCryptocurrency Exchanges

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RedotPay

Crypto payment and card platform for spending digital assets like fiat currency

Payment ServicesCrypto Wallets

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Digital Banks & Neobanks

All Digital Banks & Neobanks in Syria

Works from Syria (4)

Wise

Low-cost international money transfer service with transparent exchange rates

Money TransferDigital Banks & Neobanks

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Revolut

Digital banking app with multi-currency accounts, trading, and global transfers

Digital Banks & NeobanksBanking

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Nsave

Digital banking app providing accessible financial services for underserved communities

Digital Banks & NeobanksCrypto Wallets

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Tam Bank

Kuwait's first Sharia-compliant digital bank, offering savings accounts, prepaid cards, allowance management, and local transfers from the app

Digital Banks & NeobanksBanking

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Blocked in Syria (2)

Mercury

Digital banking platform for startups offering business accounts, payments, and treasury management

Digital Banks & NeobanksInvestment

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Fintiba

German fintech providing blocked accounts and health insurance for international students

BankingDigital Banks & Neobanks

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