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Find Out Why PayPal Does Not Work in Tunisia2 min read

By Editorial Staff August 14, 2019
Written by Editorial Staff August 14, 2019
PayPal in Tunisia

Central Bank of Tunisia has some set of rules which they have forced on PayPal so that they cannot operate in Tunisia the same way they operate in most of the places across the globe. Due to this special set of rules, PayPal is unable to provide their regular services to Tunisians.

PayPal in Tunisia

PayPal confirmed this as it reportedly said Tunisia’s application was refused because of the country’s inability to ensure freedom of potential people’s financial operations overseas.

Tunisia is among a few countries worldwide that impose controls that strictly limit citizens’ access to foreign currency and the transfer of domestic currency overseas.

Suggested Read: Tunisia’s Currency – Tunisian Dinar | TND, Notes, Coins, Exchange Rate

Several youth movements kept pushing the government to make a serious move as it was time for Tunisia to consider revising its finance laws. Yet, nothing happened.

With the current set of rules, PayPal will never be able to operate in Tunisia no matter what. This would unfortunately leave Tunisia completely excluded from the digital global economy.


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10 comments

Tunisian dev. January 18, 2021 - 11:34 pm

i have my country !! just for this.

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Imen April 6, 2021 - 10:24 pm

This is not fair for us. Why Tunisian are not allowed to use this service. We need a solution.

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touati med June 22, 2021 - 12:11 am

i live in Tunisia and i can confirm that this country is shit..im planning to leave soon 😁

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sarah August 4, 2021 - 8:38 am

i’m planning to leave to. hope we make it as soon as possible. it’s worse than india.

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Hamza October 30, 2021 - 10:04 am

Bruh , at least India is starting to improve their situation unlike us

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Hamza July 22, 2021 - 10:46 am

I’m Tunisian and I can proudly say that this country is shit LIKE FUCKING SHIT , bitcoin or any kind crypto isn’t allowed here and If they found that you have some then get ready to face some fees and 8 or even 12 months in Jail , Why ? trust me I have no fucking Idea . Both Visa and PayPal aren’t allowed so we have no way to buy things from amazon etc ..

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sarah August 4, 2021 - 8:39 am

we also cannot work online for companies. students struggle with money problems and with time management. they’re obliged to study from 8 am to 6 pm and cannot have time for anything. this country is shit. and will always be and I hope we can leave it soon

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Sou April 16, 2022 - 1:05 pm

All young people leaving cause they want to live obviously and letting these corrupted rats selling the country for their own benefits 🙂

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MrK April 20, 2022 - 5:13 pm

“This would unfortunately leave Tunisia completely excluded from the digital global economy.” This phrase is BS, there are a few substitutions to Paypal and we can use them.

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Ahmed Nouira December 14, 2022 - 4:27 pm

LA3NAT ALLAH 3LIK YA **BOURGIBA**

chkoue hat this rules?!!! Ani !!!!! mao si Bougiha w tahana ili m3ah

I CANT WORK

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