SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO4
CMSYSYDAHO4 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Homs, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDAHO4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | HO4 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Branch Nr.4 Homs |
| City | Homs |
| 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.
- HO4 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO4?
CMSYSYDAHO4 identifies Branch Nr.4 Homs, part of Commercial Bank of Syria in Homs, Syria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDAHO4 mean?
CMSY is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY stands for Syria, DA is the location code and HO4 is the code of the branch Branch Nr.4 Homs.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDAHO4, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDAHO4?
CMSYSYDA points to the main office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDAHO4 points to Branch Nr.4 Homs. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CMSYSYDAHO4 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank of Syria take in Syria?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Syria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.