What is the 11-character version of SGBSSYDA?

The 8-character form is SGBSSYDA and the 11-character form is SGBSSYDAXXX. A BIC ending in XXX refers to the head office. Banks that accept the 8-character form treat it as identical to the XXX form.

Is SGBSSYDA a head office or a branch code?

SGBSSYDA identifies the head office of SYRIA GULF BANK, S.A..

SGBSSYDA

SYRIA GULF BANK, S.A., BIC/SWIFT Code Details

SGBSSYDA is the SWIFT/BIC code for SYRIA GULF BANK, S.A. in Syria. It identifies the head office. The 8-character form is SGBSSYDA and the 11-character form is SGBSSYDAXXX.

Address: AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER, BUILDING ATTA ALAYOUBI AVENUE,, MALKI DAMASCUS SYRIAN ARAB, REPUBLIC

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Beneficiary bank BIC and IBAN both check out
Payment route One correspondent, arrives next business day
Invoice Matches the amount and both parties
HS code Use 8471.30 for these goods, not ~~8473.30~~

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Correspondent Banks

Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) contain the list of correspondent banks for each currency.

Frequently asked questions

What bank does SGBSSYDA belong to?: SGBSSYDA is the SWIFT/BIC code for SYRIA GULF BANK, S.A. in Syria.
Where is SGBSSYDA located?: The registered address on file for SGBSSYDA is AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER, BUILDING ATTA ALAYOUBI AVENUE,, MALKI DAMASCUS SYRIAN ARAB, REPUBLIC.
What is the 11-character version of SGBSSYDA?: The 8-character form is SGBSSYDA and the 11-character form is SGBSSYDAXXX. A BIC ending in XXX refers to the head office. Banks that accept the 8-character form treat it as identical to the XXX form.
Is SGBSSYDA a head office or a branch code?: SGBSSYDA identifies the head office of SYRIA GULF BANK, S.A..

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