SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1EFS
BNGRGRA1EFS belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1EFS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | EFS |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Issuer Efsf |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Bank of Greece SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- EFS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1EFS?
BNGRGRA1EFS identifies Issuer Efsf, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BNGRGRA1EFS stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and EFS identifies the branch Issuer Efsf.
What happens if I use BNGRGRA1EFS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNGRGRA1EFS against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1EFS?
BNGRGRA1 is the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1EFS points to Issuer Efsf. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRA1EFS if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNGRGRA1EFS for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRA1EFS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.