SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1APR
BNGRGRA1APR belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1APR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | APR |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Exchange of Isin |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Bank of Greece SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNGR 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.
- APR 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1APR?
BNGRGRA1APR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Exchange of Isin, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BNGRGRA1APR mean?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and APR identifies the branch Exchange of Isin.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1APR?
BNGRGRA1 points to the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1APR is Exchange of Isin. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNGRGRA1APR if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of Greece got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Greece in Greece. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Greece.
Do I need BNGRGRA1APR to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNGRGRA1APR.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.