SWIFT/BIC code COESGR21XXX
COESGR21XXX belongs to Cooperative Bank of Serres in Serres, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COESGR21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COESGR21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cooperative Bank of Serres |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Serres |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Cooperative Bank of Serres SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 COESGR21XXX?
The code COESGR21XXX belongs to the head office of Cooperative Bank of Serres in Serres, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Cooperative Bank of Serres does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Cooperative Bank of Serres?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of COESGR21XXX stand for?
COES is the bank code of Cooperative Bank of Serres, GR is the ISO code of Greece, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Cooperative Bank of Serres have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, COESGR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cooperative Bank of Serres in Greece, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is COESGR21 and COESGR21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. COESGR21 is the short version of COESGR21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Cooperative Bank of Serres in Serres.
Do I need COESGR21XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need COESGR21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.