SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADA6
CMSYSYDADA6 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDADA6 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | DA6 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Damascus 6 Branch |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
How the Commercial Bank of Syria SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- DA6 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 CMSYSYDADA6?
CMSYSYDADA6 identifies Damascus 6 Branch, a branch or department of Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank of Syria take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADA6, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Syria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDADA6?
CMSYSYDA is the main office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDADA6 points to Damascus 6 Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CMSYSYDADA6.
What does each part of CMSYSYDADA6 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 DA6 identifies the department Damascus 6 Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.