SWIFT/BIC code PIRBGRAACBS
PIRBGRAACBS belongs to Piraeus Bank SA in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIRBGRAACBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIRBGRAA |
| Branch code | CBS |
| Bank | Piraeus Bank SA |
| Branch | Securities Settlement |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Piraeus Bank SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIRB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CBS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PIRBGRAACBS?
PIRBGRAACBS identifies Securities Settlement, a branch or department of Piraeus Bank SA in Athens, Greece. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PIRBGRAACBS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PIRBGRAACBS with the recipient before sending.
Can I use PIRBGRAA instead of PIRBGRAACBS?
PIRBGRAA points to the main office of Piraeus Bank SA, while PIRBGRAACBS is Securities Settlement. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PIRBGRAACBS.
Do I need PIRBGRAACBS to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PIRBGRAACBS.
How long does it take to send money to Piraeus Bank SA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Piraeus Bank SA got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Piraeus Bank SA in Greece, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.