SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1 — ABAX SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for ABAX SECURITIES S.A. in ATHENS, Greece. Use this code for international wire transfers.
ATHENS
ABAX SECURITIES S.A. · Greece
SWIFT / BIC Code
ABXEGRA1
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Bank
Branch
ATHENS
City
Country Code
GR
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1 — ABAX SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS
SWIFT code ABXEGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ABAX SECURITIES S.A. in ATHENS, Greece. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.
This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ABAX SECURITIES S.A. for all outward international remittances from ATHENS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1
The code ABXEGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | ABXE | 4 letters | Identifies ABAX SECURITIES S.A. as the institution |
| Country Code | GR | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Greece |
| Location Code | A1 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Greece |
When to Use SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your ABAX SECURITIES S.A. account in ATHENS, share SWIFT code ABXEGRA1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.
NRI Remittances
Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ABAX SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS must provide SWIFT code ABXEGRA1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.
Trade Finance and Foreign Payments
Importers and exporters using ABAX SECURITIES S.A. in ATHENS rely on SWIFT code ABXEGRA1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT ABXEGRA1 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ABAX SECURITIES S.A. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ABAX SECURITIES S.A. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ABAX SECURITIES S.A. →
How SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ABXEGRA1 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ABAX SECURITIES S.A..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: ABAX SECURITIES S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ABXEGRA1
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
ABXEGRA1uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for ATHENS only.
- Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
- Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Greece.
Data Accuracy
BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ABXEGRA1 directly with ABAX SECURITIES S.A.'s ATHENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against ABAX SECURITIES S.A.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
