SWIFT/BIC code GBHRGRA1XXX
GBHRGRA1XXX belongs to Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GBHRGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GBHRGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GBHR 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code GBHRGRA1XXX?
GBHRGRA1XXX identifies the headquarters of Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic in Athens, Greece. Use it when a payment to Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter GBHRGRA1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GBHRGRA1XXX against the details from Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic before sending.
Do I need GBHRGRA1XXX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GBHRGRA1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic take in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are GBHRGRA1 and GBHRGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. GBHRGRA1 is the short version of GBHRGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic in Athens.
Does Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GBHRGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Greece On Behalf of The Hellenic Republic in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.