SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1OAS
BNGRGRA1OAS belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1OAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | OAS |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Issuer Oasa |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How 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.
- OAS 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 BIC BNGRGRA1OAS?
BNGRGRA1OAS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Issuer Oasa, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BNGRGRA1OAS mean?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the location code and OAS is the code of the department Issuer Oasa.
What happens if I enter BNGRGRA1OAS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRA1OAS against the details from Bank of Greece before sending.
Do I need BNGRGRA1OAS 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 BNGRGRA1OAS.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1OAS?
BNGRGRA1 is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1OAS is Issuer Oasa. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNGRGRA1OAS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.