SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAACCB
BNGRGRAACCB belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAACCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | CCB |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Book Entry Securities Managemt Section-Corr.central Bk Model Syst |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How 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.
- CCB 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 BNGRGRAACCB?
The code BNGRGRAACCB belongs to Book Entry Securities Managemt Section-Corr.central Bk Model Syst, 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 BNGRGRAACCB for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRAACCB.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAACCB?
BNGRGRAA is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAACCB is Book Entry Securities Managemt Section-Corr.central Bk Model Syst. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRAACCB if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BNGRGRAACCB 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 CCB identifies the branch Book Entry Securities Managemt Section-Corr.central Bk Model Syst.
What happens if I enter BNGRGRAACCB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRAACCB with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.