SWIFT/BIC code MEETGRA1XXX
MEETGRA1XXX belongs to Metochiki Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEETGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEETGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Metochiki Securities S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Metochiki Securities S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEET 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 SWIFT/BIC code MEETGRA1XXX?
MEETGRA1XXX identifies the head office of Metochiki Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Metochiki Securities S.A..
How long does it take to send money to Metochiki Securities S.A.?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MEETGRA1XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MEETGRA1XXX.
Are MEETGRA1 and MEETGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MEETGRA1 is the short version of MEETGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Metochiki Securities S.A. in Athens.
What does each part of MEETGRA1XXX mean?
MEET is the institution code of Metochiki Securities S.A., GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use MEETGRA1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MEETGRA1XXX against the details from Metochiki Securities S.A. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.