SWIFT/BIC code HESUGRA1XXX
HESUGRA1XXX belongs to Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HESUGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HESUGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HESU 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 institution is behind BIC HESUGRA1XXX?
HESUGRA1XXX identifies the main office of Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. in Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HESUGRA1XXX mean?
HESU is the institution code of Hellenicamerican Securities S.A., GR stands for Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Hellenicamerican Securities S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HESUGRA1XXX for a euro transfer to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HESUGRA1XXX.
Are HESUGRA1 and HESUGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HESUGRA1 is the short version of HESUGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Hellenicamerican Securities S.A. in Athens.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.