SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA042
BNGRGRAA042 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Deposit Accounts 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.
- 042 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 BIC BNGRGRAA042?
The code BNGRGRAA042 belongs to Deposit Accounts Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNGRGRAA042 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. If you send another currency you do need BNGRGRAA042.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of 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.
What happens if I enter BNGRGRAA042 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNGRGRAA042 against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
What do the letters in BNGRGRAA042 stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and 042 identifies the department Deposit Accounts Section.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAA042?
BNGRGRAA is the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAA042 is Deposit Accounts Section. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRAA042 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.