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A compact bilingual toolkit for money, connectivity, getting around, emergency contacts, and offline backups. Uncertain operational details are clearly marked for confirmation.
Practical preparation guidance for cash, connectivity, and local transport, with uncertain details clearly marked for confirmation.
Old Syrian banknotes stopped being legal tender on 31 July 2026. The official conversion was 100 old pounds to 1 new pound. Do not accept old notes in payment or exchange; holders can now withdraw their value only through the Central Bank appointment process.
International-card acceptance remains limited and travelers should not rely on foreign cards or ATMs. Carry sufficient clean USD or EUR notes, divide cash securely, and confirm current customs declaration rules before travel.
Licensed exchangers may reject old, torn, marked, or badly folded foreign notes. Bring clean notes in more than one denomination and inspect them before departure.
The Central Bank of Syria publishes exchange bulletins. Use only licensed banks, exchange companies, or transfer offices and request a receipt; enforcement against unlicensed operators begins on 18 October 2026. Do not treat an unofficial online rate as a guaranteed cash rate.
Syria’s published aviation information requires arriving travelers to declare foreign currency exceeding $5,000 USD (or equivalent). A current foreign-government travel guide publishes a different $15,000 threshold, so use the stricter Syrian figure, retain the stamped declaration, and confirm the rule with Syrian customs before travel.
Branch availability varies by city
💡 Confirm the receiving agent, currency, identification requirement, and fee before sending money.
Approved Syrian agents; availability varies
💡 Confirm that the chosen agent and payout currency are available before sending.
An unofficial third-party exchange-rate tracker. Use it only as a market reference and compare it with the latest Central Bank bulletin or a licensed exchanger.