SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA053
BNGRGRAA053 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Cash Processing 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.
- 053 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 bank is behind BIC BNGRGRAA053?
BNGRGRAA053 identifies Cash Processing Section, a unit of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need BNGRGRAA053 for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BNGRGRAA053.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BNGRGRAA053 mean?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and 053 is the code of the department Cash Processing Section.
What happens if I enter BNGRGRAA053 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNGRGRAA053 against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.