SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA017
BNGRGRAA017 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Documentary Credits Section |
| 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).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 017 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 is behind SWIFT code BNGRGRAA017?
BNGRGRAA017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Documentary Credits Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 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.
Do I need BNGRGRAA017 to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAA017.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAA017?
BNGRGRAA points to the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAA017 is Documentary Credits Section. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNGRGRAA017.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.