SWIFT/BIC code BPPBGRA1XXX
BPPBGRA1XXX belongs to Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPBGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPBGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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
Which institution is behind BIC BPPBGRA1XXX?
BPPBGRA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need BPPBGRA1XXX 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 BPPBGRA1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is BPPBGRA1 and BPPBGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes. BPPBGRA1 is the short version of BPPBGRA1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch in Athens.
Does Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BPPBGRA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bnpparibas Private Bank-Greek Branch in Greece, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.