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Which countries and regions cannot open an MPCard? (Unsupported regions list)

The current KYC restriction list has 42 countries and regions. Eligibility is checked using document nationality / issuing country, not residential address; Cloud and Boundless cards are both covered.

The following 42 countries and regions are restricted for KYC. The check uses the nationality / issuing country on your identity document, not your residential address or current travel location. Users whose documents match the list cannot complete KYC or open either Cloud Card or Boundless Card. They may register for MPChat; other functions requiring KYC depend on the app.

KYC restricted countries and regions — 42 entries

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Albania

  3. Palestine

  4. Bosnia

  5. Central African Republic

  6. Democratic Republic of the Congo

  7. Cuba

  8. Cyprus

  9. Eritrea

  10. Haiti

  11. Iran

  12. Iraq

  13. Kosovo

  14. Lebanon

  15. Liberia

  16. Libya

  17. Macedonia

  18. Moldova

  19. Montenegro

  20. North Korea

  21. Russia

  22. Serbia

  23. Somalia

  24. Syria

  25. Ukraine

  26. Venezuela

  27. Vietnam

  28. Yemen

  29. Zimbabwe

  30. Guinea-Bissau

  31. Croatia

  32. United States

  33. Mali

  34. Ethiopia

  35. Burundi

  36. Burkina Faso

  37. Slovenia

  38. Belarus

  39. Myanmar

  40. Sudan

  41. South Sudan

  42. Dominican Republic

Flash Card is permanently retired. All former Flash Cards have been replaced with Cloud Cards; there are no remaining Flash Card holders. The old Flash-specific list is not the current KYC rule. Historical announcement: Flash retirement announcement (historical)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Q1: My country is not on the lists, but I still cannot open a card. What should I do?

First check two things: (1) whether your document type is supported (passport, ID card, driver's license, residence permit, etc.); and (2) whether the document photo is clear, complete, and within its validity period. If verification keeps failing, contact support below and we will help diagnose the cause. For the full KYC flow, see How to complete KYC1 in MPChat (OCR-assisted document verification).

Q2: Can I use a document from another country to open a card?

Use your own valid identity document. KYC is checked using document nationality / issuing country, and a residential address or temporary trip does not bypass the restriction.

Q3: I am only travelling / on a business trip in one of these regions. Am I affected?

KYC eligibility is assessed using your document nationality / issuing country, not your residential address or a temporary trip. If your document country is not in the 42-entry list, card opening still depends on the in-app application and review result; approval is not guaranteed.

Q4: Will these lists be updated?

Yes. Regulatory policy and partner coverage change over time, and we will keep this page updated. We recommend revisiting periodically for the latest supported scope.

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The scope described here is based on current regulatory requirements and partner policies and may change as policy evolves. The in-app prompt during the actual application flow is authoritative. If you have any questions about card eligibility, contact MPChat support anytime.

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