SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAAHRM
BNGRGRAAHRM belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAAHRM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | HRM |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Hermes Rtgs System |
| 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.
- HRM 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAAHRM?
BNGRGRAAHRM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hermes Rtgs System, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAAHRM?
BNGRGRAA points to the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAAHRM points to Hermes Rtgs System. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNGRGRAAHRM.
What does each part of BNGRGRAAHRM stand for?
BNGR is the bank code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, AA is the location code and HRM is the code of the branch Hermes Rtgs System.
Does Bank of Greece have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 38 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Greece in Greece. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Greece.
Do I need BNGRGRAAHRM for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAAHRM.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece take in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.