SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1CUS
BNGRGRA1CUS belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1CUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | CUS |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Customers Portfolio |
| 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.
- CUS 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 BNGRGRA1CUS?
BNGRGRA1CUS identifies Customers Portfolio, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1CUS?
BNGRGRA1 is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1CUS points to Customers Portfolio. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNGRGRA1CUS if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BNGRGRA1CUS stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the location code and CUS identifies the branch Customers Portfolio.
Do I need BNGRGRA1CUS for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNGRGRA1CUS.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use BNGRGRA1CUS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRA1CUS with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.