SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA012
BNGRGRAA012 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Reserves Management Backup Section |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Bank of Greece SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 012 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 code BNGRGRAA012?
BNGRGRAA012 identifies Reserves Management Backup Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BNGRGRAA012 stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and 012 identifies the department Reserves Management Backup Section.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA012 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNGRGRAA012 against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.