SWIFT/BIC code SIIBSYDAXXX
SIIBSYDAXXX belongs to Syria International Islamic Bank in Damascus, Syria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIIBSYDAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIIBSYDA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Syria International Islamic Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Damascus |
| Country | Syria |
The way the Syria International Islamic Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIIB 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 institution is behind SWIFT code SIIBSYDAXXX?
SIIBSYDAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Syria International Islamic Bank in Damascus, Syria. Use it when you send money to an account at Syria International Islamic Bank.
Does Syria International Islamic Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SIIBSYDAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Syria International Islamic Bank in Syria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in SIIBSYDAXXX stand for?
SIIB is the bank code of Syria International Islamic Bank, SY is the ISO code of Syria, DA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Syria International Islamic Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SIIBSYDAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Syria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Are SIIBSYDA and SIIBSYDAXXX the same code?
Yes. SIIBSYDA is the 8-character version of SIIBSYDAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Syria International Islamic Bank in Damascus.
What is the best way to send money to Syria International Islamic Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.