Send Money To Syria
At present, it is not possible to send money of any kind to Syria. No service provider listed on MoneyTransfers.com currently allows users to make international money transfers to Syria. Read on to find out more about these restrictions.
Why it is not possible to send money to Syria
As a result of the civil uprising in 2011, Syria is currently subjected to financial sanctions. Of these restrictions, many of which have been imposed by authorities of the Syrian regime, some of the sanctions are imposed by international banks and businesses who refuse to invest, trade or engage in business of any kind with the country in its current environment. These financial sanctions are in place for anyone living in the UK, the EU and the US, as well as many other parts of the world.
Currency Exchange Rates for Syria
The Syrian Pound (SYP) is the currency used within Syria. According to XE, the most popular Syria Pound exchange rate is the USD to SYP rate. However, use or possession of any currency other than the Syrian Pound is illegal, and penalties will be imposed by regime authorities. Due to the severity of Syria’s economic crisis, the value of the Syrian Pound has dramatically decreased, while prices have rapidly increased.
Further Information
Residents of the UK: For more information, please visit the website of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury and UK sanctions on Syria.
Members of the EU: Information about the EU Restrictive Measures in Syria can be found on the European Commission website
Citizens of the US: To find out what Syrian sanctions are implemented by the US Department of the Treasury, visit the official website.
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