SWIFT/BIC code FAFNGRA1XXX
FAFNGRA1XXX belongs to Falcon Finance S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAFNGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAFNGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Falcon Finance S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Falcon Finance S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FAFN 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 is behind BIC FAFNGRA1XXX?
The code FAFNGRA1XXX belongs to the head office of Falcon Finance S.A. in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Falcon Finance S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use FAFNGRA1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check FAFNGRA1XXX against the details from Falcon Finance S.A. before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Falcon Finance S.A. in Greece?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of FAFNGRA1XXX mean?
FAFN is the institution code of Falcon Finance S.A., GR stands for Greece, A1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Falcon Finance S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FAFNGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Falcon Finance S.A. in Greece, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need FAFNGRA1XXX to send euros 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 FAFNGRA1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.