SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADFZ
CMSYSYDADFZ belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDADFZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | DFZ |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Damascus Free Zone Branch |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
The way 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.
- DFZ 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 CMSYSYDADFZ?
CMSYSYDADFZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Damascus Free Zone Branch, a branch or department of Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDADFZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Commercial Bank of Syria got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank of Syria take in Syria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDADFZ?
CMSYSYDA is the main office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDADFZ points to Damascus Free Zone Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CMSYSYDADFZ if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDADFZ stand for?
CMSY is the institution code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY stands for Syria, DA is the location code and DFZ identifies the department Damascus Free Zone Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.