SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAAEUX
BNGRGRAAEUX belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAAEUX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | EUX |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Ecb Account For Bank of Greece |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way 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.
- EUX 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 BNGRGRAAEUX?
BNGRGRAAEUX identifies Ecb Account For Bank of Greece, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BNGRGRAAEUX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNGRGRAAEUX against the details from Bank of Greece before sending.
Do I need BNGRGRAAEUX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRAAEUX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BNGRGRAAEUX mean?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and EUX identifies the branch Ecb Account For Bank of Greece.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAAEUX?
BNGRGRAA is the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAAEUX points to Ecb Account For Bank of Greece. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNGRGRAAEUX 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.