SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1STA
BNGRGRA1STA belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRA1STA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRA1 |
| Branch code | STA |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Stripping A |
| 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.
- STA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRA1STA?
BNGRGRA1STA identifies Stripping A, 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 other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
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 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNGRGRA1STA to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRA1STA.
Can I use BNGRGRA1 instead of BNGRGRA1STA?
BNGRGRA1 is the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRA1STA points to Stripping A. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNGRGRA1STA if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Greece?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.