SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAAFXD
BNGRGRAAFXD belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAAFXD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | FXD |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Treasury Operations Support Section |
| 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.
- FXD 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 uses BIC BNGRGRAAFXD?
BNGRGRAAFXD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Treasury Operations Support Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BNGRGRAAFXD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BNGRGRAAFXD with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank of Greece have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Greece in Greece. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BNGRGRAAFXD stand for?
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 FXD is the code of the branch Treasury Operations Support Section.
Do I need BNGRGRAAFXD to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAAFXD.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAAFXD?
BNGRGRAA points to the main office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAAFXD is Treasury Operations Support Section. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRAAFXD 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.