Send money from Switzerland to Syria
Top up your 7awel wallet from your bank in Switzerland, send the transfer, and your family collects US dollars cash at 235 pickup points across Syria.
How to top up from Switzerland
- 1Verify your account in the app and you get a personal IBAN in your own name.
- 2Send euros to it from your bank as a normal SEPA transfer.
- 3It usually arrives within minutes, sometimes up to two business days.
Deposits under €300 carry a €1 fee; above that they're free.
In your banking app this is usually called "SEPA-Überweisung".
Without a euro account, your bank takes the amount in francs and converts it at its own rate. At some banks an online SEPA payment is free and arrives within one business day.
Or top up with USDC from a platform like Kraken: it arrives in minutes. See how
How much arrives?
| You send | They receive | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | $112 | $3.34 |
| €300 | $339 | $5.57 |
| €500 | $566 | $8.29 |
At today's mid-market rate, refreshed hourly. The fee is paid on top, and the exact final figure is shown in the app before you confirm.
Verification
To open your 7awel bank account you need an ID document (passport, national ID, residence permit or driving licence) and proof of address from the last 3 months. Most people are verified within minutes, and at most 24 hours.
Syrians in Switzerland
At the end of 2025 Switzerland had 29,218 Syrian nationals living there permanently. BFS
Where your family collects
235 pickup points across all 14 Syrian governorates. The largest:
Common questions
How long does a transfer from Switzerland take?
Once your deposit reaches your wallet, the transfer is ready for pickup in Syria shortly after you confirm it.
Which currency do I send from Switzerland?
You top up in euros, your balance is held in dollars, and your family collects US dollars in cash.
Do I need to download an app?
No, you can use 7awel right now in your browser. The Android and iOS apps are coming soon.