SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA072
BNGRGRAA072 belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA072 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 072 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Monetary Policy Implementation Support 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.
- 072 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 SWIFT code BNGRGRAA072?
BNGRGRAA072 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Monetary Policy Implementation Support Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BNGRGRAA072 stand for?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, AA is the location code and 072 identifies the department Monetary Policy Implementation Support Section.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BNGRGRAA072 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. If you send another currency you still need BNGRGRAA072.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAA072?
BNGRGRAA is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAA072 is Monetary Policy Implementation Support Section. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNGRGRAA072 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA072 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNGRGRAA072 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.