SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA027
BNGRGRAA027 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Government Securities Custody and Management 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.
- 027 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 BNGRGRAA027?
BNGRGRAA027 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Government Securities Custody and Management Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA027 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNGRGRAA027 with the recipient before sending.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BNGRGRAA027 mean?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and 027 identifies the department Government Securities Custody and Management Section.
Do I need BNGRGRAA027 to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAA027.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.