SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAAFZ
CMSYSYDAAFZ belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Aleppo, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDAAFZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | AFZ |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Aleppo Free Zone Branch |
| City | Aleppo |
| Country | Syria |
How the Commercial Bank of Syria SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMSY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- DA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- AFZ Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC CMSYSYDAAFZ?
CMSYSYDAAFZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Aleppo Free Zone Branch, a branch or department of Commercial Bank of Syria in Aleppo, Syria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Syria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank of Syria take in Syria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAAFZ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Syria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDAAFZ stand for?
CMSY is the institution code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY is the ISO code of Syria, DA is the code for the city or region and AFZ is the code of the branch Aleppo Free Zone Branch.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDAAFZ?
CMSYSYDA is the head office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDAAFZ is Aleppo Free Zone Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMSYSYDAAFZ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.