SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA059
BNGRGRAA059 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Data Control 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.
- 059 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 BNGRGRAA059?
The code BNGRGRAA059 belongs to Data Control Section, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA059 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BNGRGRAA059 against the details from Bank of Greece before you confirm.
Do I need BNGRGRAA059 for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRAA059.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Bank of Greece have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Greece in Greece. You can see them all on the bank page.
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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.