Why can't I use BitPay's services in my country?

Sanctioned Countries and Individuals: BitPay is a U.S.-based company that complies with all mandated federal and local regulations.U.S. companies are prohibited from engaging economically or by trade with persons or businesses based in countries that are under trade and economic sanctions set forth by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). You can view an updated list of OFAC sanctions on the OFAC site. BitPay also complies with the sanctions programs of the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Prohibited Countries/Territories: BitPay does not service merchants or users residing in certain countries and territories, based on specific criteria and applicable laws and regulations. BitPay routinely reviews its products, offerings, countries, and regulations and makes updates to its prohibited countries list as appropriate.