SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDALA1

CMSYSYDALA1 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Latakia, Syria.

CMSYSYDALA1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCMSYSYDALA1
8-character codeCMSYSYDA
Branch codeLA1
BankCommercial Bank of Syria
BranchLatakia 1 Branch
CityLatakia
CountrySyria

The way 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.
LA1 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 is behind SWIFT code CMSYSYDALA1?

CMSYSYDALA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Latakia 1 Branch, part of Commercial Bank of Syria in Latakia, Syria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What happens if I enter CMSYSYDALA1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CMSYSYDALA1 against the details from Commercial Bank of Syria before you confirm.

What do the letters in CMSYSYDALA1 stand for?

CMSY is the institution code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY is the ISO code of Syria, DA is the location code and LA1 is the code of the department Latakia 1 Branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDALA1, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Syria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the best way to send money to Commercial Bank of Syria in 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.