SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA013
BNGRGRAA013 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Transcactions Section |
| 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).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 013 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 code BNGRGRAA013?
The code BNGRGRAA013 belongs to Foreign Exchange Transcactions Section, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNGRGRAA013 to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BNGRGRAA013.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BNGRGRAA013 stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and 013 identifies the branch Foreign Exchange Transcactions Section.
Does Bank of Greece have 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 best way to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.