SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO1
CMSYSYDAHO1 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Homs, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDAHO1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | HO1 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Homs 1 Branch |
| City | Homs |
| 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.
- HO1 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 SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO1?
CMSYSYDAHO1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Homs 1 Branch, a unit of Commercial Bank of Syria in Homs, Syria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO1, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDAHO1 mean?
CMSY is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY is the ISO code of Syria, DA is the location code and HO1 identifies the department Homs 1 Branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Syria with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDAHO1?
CMSYSYDA is the head office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDAHO1 points to Homs 1 Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMSYSYDAHO1 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.