SWIFT/BIC code PIRBGRAAXXX
PIRBGRAAXXX belongs to Piraeus Bank SA in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIRBGRAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIRBGRAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Piraeus Bank SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code PIRBGRAAXXX?
PIRBGRAAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Piraeus Bank SA in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Piraeus Bank SA does not need a specific branch.
Does Piraeus Bank SA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Piraeus Bank SA in Greece, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Piraeus Bank SA.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Piraeus Bank SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter PIRBGRAAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PIRBGRAAXXX against the details from Piraeus Bank SA before sending.
What does each part of PIRBGRAAXXX stand for?
PIRB is the institution code of Piraeus Bank SA, GR is the ISO code of Greece, AA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need PIRBGRAAXXX 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 PIRBGRAAXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.