For this reason, Bank Identifier Codes (BICs) are often called SWIFT addresses or codes. City name and PIN code (Postal Identification Number) Phone number if available. The PIN code is required and refers to the actual branch location. This is with a view to ensuring entity data is consistent across the MiFID compliant landscape and the regulator is able to identify each firm correctly. Fortunately, all banks doing regular international business have their full BIC details listed in the SWIFT online database shown above; access is free.

Country	City	Bank Name	Branch	SWIFT
Syrian Arab Republic	Damascus	Syria Gulf Bank S A	Syria Gulf Bank S A	SGBSSYDAXXX