SWIFT/BIC code ETHNGRAACUS
ETHNGRAACUS belongs to National Bank of Greece S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNGRAACUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNGRAA |
| Branch code | CUS |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece S.A. |
| Branch | Custodian For Foreign Inst. Investors |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the National Bank of Greece S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ETHN 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.
- CUS 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 bank is behind BIC ETHNGRAACUS?
The code ETHNGRAACUS belongs to Custodian For Foreign Inst. Investors, a branch or department of National Bank of Greece S.A. in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Bank of Greece S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Greece S.A. in Greece, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Greece S.A..
Can I use ETHNGRAA instead of ETHNGRAACUS?
ETHNGRAA points to the main office of National Bank of Greece S.A., while ETHNGRAACUS is Custodian For Foreign Inst. Investors. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ETHNGRAACUS if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need ETHNGRAACUS for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need ETHNGRAACUS.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Greece S.A. take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use ETHNGRAACUS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ETHNGRAACUS with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.