SWIFT/BIC code EGNTGRA1XXX
EGNTGRA1XXX belongs to Egnatia Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EGNTGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EGNTGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Egnatia Securities S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Egnatia Securities S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EGNT 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
What bank uses BIC EGNTGRA1XXX?
EGNTGRA1XXX identifies the head office of Egnatia Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece. Use it when a payment to Egnatia Securities S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Does Egnatia Securities S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, EGNTGRA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Egnatia Securities S.A. in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter EGNTGRA1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check EGNTGRA1XXX against the details from Egnatia Securities S.A. before you confirm.
What does each part of EGNTGRA1XXX mean?
EGNT is the bank code of Egnatia Securities S.A., GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to Egnatia Securities S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need EGNTGRA1XXX to send euros 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 still need EGNTGRA1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.