SWIFT/BIC code ATHCGRA1XXX
ATHCGRA1XXX belongs to Athexclear in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ATHCGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ATHCGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Athexclear |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Athexclear SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ATHC 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
What bank uses BIC ATHCGRA1XXX?
The code ATHCGRA1XXX belongs to the main office of Athexclear in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Athexclear.
Do I need ATHCGRA1XXX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ATHCGRA1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Athexclear?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is ATHCGRA1 and ATHCGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ATHCGRA1 is the 8-character version of ATHCGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Athexclear in Athens.
Does Athexclear use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ATHCGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Athexclear in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of ATHCGRA1XXX stand for?
ATHC is the institution code of Athexclear, GR stands for Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.