SWIFT/BIC code ETHNGRAAGRI
ETHNGRAAGRI belongs to National Bank of Greece S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ETHNGRAAGRI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ETHNGRAA |
| Branch code | GRI |
| Bank | National Bank of Greece S.A. |
| Branch | Custodian For Greek Inst. Investors |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the National Bank of Greece S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GRI 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 ETHNGRAAGRI?
The code ETHNGRAAGRI belongs to Custodian For Greek Inst. Investors, a unit of National Bank of Greece S.A. in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Greece S.A. in Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does National Bank of Greece S.A. have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Do I need ETHNGRAAGRI for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ETHNGRAAGRI.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Greece S.A. take in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use ETHNGRAA instead of ETHNGRAAGRI?
ETHNGRAA is the head office of National Bank of Greece S.A., while ETHNGRAAGRI is Custodian For Greek Inst. Investors. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ETHNGRAAGRI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.