SWIFT/BIC code ABXEGRA1XXX
ABXEGRA1XXX belongs to Abax Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABXEGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABXEGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Abax Securities S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Abax Securities S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABXE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 ABXEGRA1XXX?
ABXEGRA1XXX identifies the headquarters of Abax Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Abax Securities S.A..
How long does a transfer to Abax Securities S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ABXEGRA1XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ABXEGRA1XXX.
Is ABXEGRA1 and ABXEGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ABXEGRA1 is the 8-character version of ABXEGRA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Abax Securities S.A. in Athens.
Does Abax Securities S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABXEGRA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Abax Securities S.A. in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Abax Securities S.A. in Greece?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers 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.