SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDATL1
CMSYSYDATL1 belongs to Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMSYSYDATL1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMSYSYDA |
| Branch code | TL1 |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Syria |
| Branch | Al Tel |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
The way 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.
- TL1 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/BIC code CMSYSYDATL1?
CMSYSYDATL1 identifies Al Tel, part of Commercial Bank of Syria in Damascus, Syria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in CMSYSYDATL1 stand for?
CMSY is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Syria, SY stands for Syria, DA is the code for the city or region and TL1 is the code of the branch Al Tel.
Can I use CMSYSYDA instead of CMSYSYDATL1?
CMSYSYDA is the head office of Commercial Bank of Syria, while CMSYSYDATL1 points to Al Tel. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMSYSYDATL1 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Syria?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMSYSYDATL1, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Syria uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Commercial Bank of Syria take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Commercial Bank of Syria have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 69 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commercial Bank of Syria in Syria. All of them are listed on the page of Commercial Bank of Syria.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.