SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAA121
BNGRGRAA121 belongs to Bank of Greece in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAA121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Thessaloniki Branch |
| City | Thessaloniki |
| 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.
- 121 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 BNGRGRAA121?
BNGRGRAA121 identifies Thessaloniki Branch, part of Bank of Greece in Thessaloniki, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BNGRGRAA121 mean?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and 121 identifies the department Thessaloniki Branch.
Has Bank of Greece got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Greece in Greece, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAA121?
BNGRGRAA points to the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAA121 is Thessaloniki Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRAA121 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAA121 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRAA121 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.