SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1ISS
BNGRGRA1ISS belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1ISS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | ISS |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Issuer |
| 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.
- ISS 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 BNGRGRA1ISS?
The code BNGRGRA1ISS belongs to Issuer, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Greece got other 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Greece?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1ISS?
BNGRGRA1 points to the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1ISS points to Issuer. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNGRGRA1ISS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BNGRGRA1ISS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRA1ISS against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.