SWIFT/BIC code BNGRGRAASSS
BNGRGRAASSS belongs to Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNGRGRAASSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNGRGRAA |
| Branch code | SSS |
| Bank | Bank of Greece |
| Branch | Book Entry Securities Management 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.
- SSS 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 uses BIC BNGRGRAASSS?
BNGRGRAASSS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Book Entry Securities Management Section, a branch or department of Bank of Greece in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BNGRGRAASSS to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BNGRGRAASSS.
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 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in BNGRGRAASSS stand for?
BNGR is the institution code of Bank of Greece, GR stands for Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and SSS is the code of the branch Book Entry Securities Management Section.
Can I use BNGRGRAA instead of BNGRGRAASSS?
BNGRGRAA points to the head office of Bank of Greece, while BNGRGRAASSS is Book Entry Securities Management Section. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BNGRGRAASSS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Greece in Greece?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.