SWIFT/BIC code APISGRA1XXX
APISGRA1XXX belongs to Alpha Private Investment Services in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | APISGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | APISGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alpha Private Investment Services |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Alpha Private Investment Services SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- APIS 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/BIC code APISGRA1XXX?
The code APISGRA1XXX belongs to the head office of Alpha Private Investment Services in Athens, Greece. Use it when you send money to an account at Alpha Private Investment Services.
Do I need APISGRA1XXX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need APISGRA1XXX.
What is the best way to send money to Alpha Private Investment Services?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Alpha Private Investment Services?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is APISGRA1 and APISGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. APISGRA1 is the short version of APISGRA1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Alpha Private Investment Services in Athens.
What does each part of APISGRA1XXX mean?
APIS is the bank code of Alpha Private Investment Services, GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.