SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAAACO
BNGRGRAAACO belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAAACO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | ACO |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Athens Clearing Office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way 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.
- ACO 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 uses SWIFT code BNGRGRAAACO?
BNGRGRAAACO is the SWIFT/BIC code of Athens Clearing Office, a unit of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAAACO with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRAAACO with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Greece?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BNGRGRAAACO for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRAAACO.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAAACO?
BNGRGRAA is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAAACO is Athens Clearing Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BNGRGRAAACO 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.