SWIFT/BIC code SIIUGRA1XXX
SIIUGRA1XXX belongs to Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIIUGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIIUGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
How the Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIIU 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code SIIUGRA1XXX?
The code SIIUGRA1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees in Athens, Greece. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees.
What happens if I enter SIIUGRA1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SIIUGRA1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are SIIUGRA1 and SIIUGRA1XXX the same code?
Yes. SIIUGRA1 is the short version of SIIUGRA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees in Athens.
How long does a transfer to Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SIIUGRA1XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SIIUGRA1XXX.
What is the best way to send money to Social Insurance Institute Unified Insurance Fund For Employees in Greece?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.