SWIFT/BIC code VPAYGRAAXXX
VPAYGRAAXXX belongs to Viva Payment Services S.A. in Athens, Greece.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VPAYGRAAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VPAYGRAA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Viva Payment Services S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
The way the Viva Payment Services S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VPAY 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code VPAYGRAAXXX?
The code VPAYGRAAXXX belongs to the main office of Viva Payment Services S.A. in Athens, Greece. Use it when a payment to Viva Payment Services S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Viva Payment Services S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in VPAYGRAAXXX mean?
VPAY is the bank code of Viva Payment Services S.A., GR stands for Greece, AA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Viva Payment Services S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VPAYGRAAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Viva Payment Services S.A. in Greece, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use VPAYGRAAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VPAYGRAAXXX against the details from Viva Payment Services S.A. before you confirm.
Are VPAYGRAA and VPAYGRAAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VPAYGRAA is the short version of VPAYGRAAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Viva Payment Services S.A. in Athens.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.