SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1PII
BNGRGRA1PII belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1PII |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | PII |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Public Institutions and Insurance Funds |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way 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.
- PII 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 bank uses BIC BNGRGRA1PII?
The code BNGRGRA1PII belongs to Public Institutions and Insurance Funds, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1PII?
BNGRGRA1 points to the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1PII points to Public Institutions and Insurance Funds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BNGRGRA1PII if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BNGRGRA1PII 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 PII is the code of the branch Public Institutions and Insurance Funds.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Greece in 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 – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Greece have other 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 happens if I use BNGRGRA1PII with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNGRGRA1PII with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.