SWIFT/BIC code PIRBGRAASEC
PIRBGRAASEC belongs to Piraeus Bank SA in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIRBGRAASEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIRBGRAA |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Piraeus Bank SA |
| Branch | Securities Services |
| 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.
- SEC 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 uses BIC PIRBGRAASEC?
PIRBGRAASEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Securities Services, 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 do the letters in PIRBGRAASEC mean?
PIRB is the institution code of Piraeus Bank SA, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and SEC identifies the department Securities Services.
Can I use PIRBGRAA instead of PIRBGRAASEC?
PIRBGRAA is the head office of Piraeus Bank SA, while PIRBGRAASEC points to Securities Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PIRBGRAASEC if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Piraeus Bank SA?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Piraeus Bank SA 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.
Do I need PIRBGRAASEC to send euros to Greece?
Greece belongs to 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 do need PIRBGRAASEC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.