> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whop.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sanctioned countries

> List of countries Whop does not support due to international sanctions and regulatory restrictions.

Whop does not support payouts, payments, or accounts in certain countries due to international sanctions and regulatory restrictions. This list applies to both creators (sellers) and customers, and is reviewed regularly to stay aligned with different sanction programs.

<Warning>
  Whop does not support the following sanctioned or restricted countries:
</Warning>

* Afghanistan
* Belarus
* Cuba
* Haiti
* Iran
* Iraq
* Lebanon
* Libya
* Myanmar
* North Korea
* Russia
* Somalia
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Syria

## What this means for you

* **Creators** in sanctioned countries cannot register a Whop account, sell access passes, or receive payouts.
* **Customers** in sanctioned countries cannot purchase access passes or memberships on Whop.
* **Existing accounts** that become subject to sanctions may be suspended in line with our [Terms of Service](https://whop.com/terms-of-service) and applicable law.

<Note>
  This list reflects current sanctions enforcement and may change as
  regulations are updated. Always check this page for the most up-to-date
  list before assuming a country is supported.
</Note>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up payouts" href="/manage-your-business/manage-payouts/set-up-payouts">
    See the full list of countries Whop supports for payouts and learn how to withdraw your balance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prohibited businesses" href="/trust-and-safety/trust-safety-overview/what-is-not-allowed-on-whop">
    Review the categories of products and services Whop does not allow on the platform.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>