SWIFT/BIC code SGBTGRA1XXX
SGBTGRA1XXX belongs to Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGBTGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGBTGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGBT 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 BIC SGBTGRA1XXX?
The code SGBTGRA1XXX belongs to the main office of Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when a payment to Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SGBTGRA1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SGBTGRA1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of SGBTGRA1XXX mean?
SGBT is the bank code of Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas), GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SGBTGRA1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) in Greece, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is SGBTGRA1 and SGBTGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SGBTGRA1 is the short version of SGBTGRA1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) in Athens.
How long does it take to send money to Societe Generale Bank and Trust (Hellas) in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.