SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAACON
BNGRGRAACON belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAACON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | CON |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Large-Value Payments System Management Section |
| City | Athens |
| 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.
- CON 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BNGRGRAACON?
The code BNGRGRAACON belongs to Large-Value Payments System Management Section, part of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of Greece got more 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 happens if I use BNGRGRAACON with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNGRGRAACON against the details from Bank of Greece before sending.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAACON?
BNGRGRAA is the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAACON is Large-Value Payments System Management Section. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNGRGRAACON if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BNGRGRAACON to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BNGRGRAACON.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.