SWIFT/BIC code STAXGRA1XXX
STAXGRA1XXX belongs to Cooperative Bank of Achaia in Patra, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STAXGRA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STAXGRA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Cooperative Bank of Achaia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Patra |
| Country | Greece |
How the Cooperative Bank of Achaia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STAX 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 bank is behind SWIFT code STAXGRA1XXX?
The code STAXGRA1XXX belongs to the main office of Cooperative Bank of Achaia in Patra, Greece. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Cooperative Bank of Achaia.
What happens if I use STAXGRA1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check STAXGRA1XXX against the details from Cooperative Bank of Achaia before sending.
What does each part of STAXGRA1XXX mean?
STAX is the bank code of Cooperative Bank of Achaia, GR is the ISO code of Greece, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Cooperative Bank of Achaia in Greece?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need STAXGRA1XXX to send euros to Greece?
Greece is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need STAXGRA1XXX.
Is STAXGRA1 and STAXGRA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. STAXGRA1 is the 8-character version of STAXGRA1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Cooperative Bank of Achaia in Patra.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.