SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAASCT
BNGRGRAASCT belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAASCT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | SCT |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Sepa Credit Transfer |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How 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.
- SCT 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/BIC code BNGRGRAASCT?
The code BNGRGRAASCT belongs to Sepa Credit Transfer, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BNGRGRAASCT for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BNGRGRAASCT.
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 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BNGRGRAASCT stand for?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and SCT is the code of the department Sepa Credit Transfer.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank of Greece have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.