SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA030
BNGRGRAA030 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA030 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 030 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Accounting Control Section |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way 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.
- 030 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 uses BIC BNGRGRAA030?
The code BNGRGRAA030 belongs to Accounting Control 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNGRGRAA030 to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAA030.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA030 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNGRGRAA030 against the details from Bank of Greece before sending.
Has Bank of Greece got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Greece.
What does each part of BNGRGRAA030 mean?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and 030 is the code of the department Accounting Control Section.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.