SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADA1
CMSYSYDADA1 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDADA1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | DA1 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Damascus 1 Branch |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
How the Commercial Bank of Syria SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- DA1 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
Which branch uses BIC CMSYSYDADA1?
CMSYSYDADA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Damascus 1 Branch, a unit of Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDADA1?
CMSYSYDA is the main office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDADA1 is Damascus 1 Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMSYSYDADA1.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDADA1 mean?
CMSY is the institution code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY stands for Syria, DA is the code for the city or region and DA1 identifies the department Damascus 1 Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADA1, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Syria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Commercial Bank of Syria got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.