SWIFT/BIC code HEPOGR21XXX

HEPOGR21XXX belongs to Hellenic Post Office S A Elta in Athens, Greece.

HEPOGR21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHEPOGR21XXX
8-character codeHEPOGR21
Branch codeXXX
BankHellenic Post Office S A Elta
BranchHead office
CityAthens
CountryGreece

The way the Hellenic Post Office S A Elta SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HEPO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 SWIFT/BIC code HEPOGR21XXX?

HEPOGR21XXX identifies the main office of Hellenic Post Office S A Elta in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Hellenic Post Office S A Elta does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Hellenic Post Office S A Elta?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Does Hellenic Post Office S A Elta have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – HEPOGR21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hellenic Post Office S A Elta in Greece, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is HEPOGR21 and HEPOGR21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. HEPOGR21 is the 8-character version of HEPOGR21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Hellenic Post Office S A Elta in Athens.

What do the letters in HEPOGR21XXX mean?

HEPO is the bank code of Hellenic Post Office S A Elta, GR is the ISO code of Greece, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

How long does it take to send money to Hellenic Post Office S A Elta?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.