SWIFT/BIC code OLSCGRA1XXX
OLSCGRA1XXX belongs to Olympia Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OLSCGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OLSCGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Olympia Securities S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Olympia Securities S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OLSC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code OLSCGRA1XXX?
OLSCGRA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Olympia Securities S.A. in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Olympia Securities S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of OLSCGRA1XXX mean?
OLSC is the institution code of Olympia Securities S.A., GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use OLSCGRA1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check OLSCGRA1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Olympia Securities S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OLSCGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Olympia Securities S.A. in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are OLSCGRA1 and OLSCGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes. OLSCGRA1 is the 8-character version of OLSCGRA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Olympia Securities S.A. in Athens.
Do I need OLSCGRA1XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need OLSCGRA1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.