SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1BDF
BNGRGRA1BDF belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1BDF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | BDF |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | — |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Bank of Greece SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BDF 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 is behind BIC BNGRGRA1BDF?
The code BNGRGRA1BDF belongs to Bank of Greece, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Greece?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BNGRGRA1BDF with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNGRGRA1BDF with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1BDF?
BNGRGRA1 is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1BDF points to Bank of Greece. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRA1BDF if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNGRGRA1BDF to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRA1BDF.
What does each part of BNGRGRA1BDF stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, A1 is the location code and BDF is the code of the branch Bank of Greece.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.