SWIFT/BIC code BOFAGR2XXXX
BOFAGR2XXXX belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Athens in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAGR2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAGR2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Athens |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Bank of America, N.a. Athens SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code BOFAGR2XXXX?
The code BOFAGR2XXXX belongs to the headquarters of Bank of America, N.a. Athens in Athens, Greece. Use it when a payment to Bank of America, N.a. Athens does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Athens in Greece?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BOFAGR2XXXX mean?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America, N.a. Athens, GR stands for Greece, 2X is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I use BOFAGR2XXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFAGR2XXXX against the details from Bank of America, N.a. Athens before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. Athens take in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BOFAGR2XXXX 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 BOFAGR2XXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.