SWIFT/BIC code HRAIGRA1XXX
HRAIGRA1XXX belongs to Hellenic Railways in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HRAIGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HRAIGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hellenic Railways |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Hellenic Railways SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HRAI 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 HRAIGRA1XXX?
HRAIGRA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Hellenic Railways in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Hellenic Railways does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Hellenic Railways in Greece?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HRAIGRA1XXX 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 HRAIGRA1XXX.
Does Hellenic Railways use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HRAIGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hellenic Railways in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are HRAIGRA1 and HRAIGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes. HRAIGRA1 is the short version of HRAIGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Hellenic Railways in Athens.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hellenic Railways in Greece?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.