SWIFT/BIC code SHRQSYDAXXX
SHRQSYDAXXX belongs to Bank Al-Sharq S.A. in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHRQSYDAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHRQSYDA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Al-Sharq S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
The way the Bank Al-Sharq S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHRQ 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.
- XXX 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 code SHRQSYDAXXX?
SHRQSYDAXXX identifies the main office of Bank Al-Sharq S.A. in Damascus, Syria. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank Al-Sharq S.A..
What is the best way to send money to Bank Al-Sharq S.A.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Syria with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter SHRQSYDAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SHRQSYDAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are SHRQSYDA and SHRQSYDAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SHRQSYDA is the short version of SHRQSYDAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank Al-Sharq S.A. in Damascus.
Does Bank Al-Sharq S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SHRQSYDAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank Al-Sharq S.A. in Syria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in SHRQSYDAXXX stand for?
SHRQ is the institution code of Bank Al-Sharq S.A., SY stands for Syria, DA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.