SWIFT Code XATHGRA1 — ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE, ATHENS

About SWIFT Code XATHGRA1 — ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE, ATHENS

SWIFT code XATHGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE 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 ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE 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 XATHGRA1

The code XATHGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XATHGRA1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE account in ATHENS, share SWIFT code XATHGRA1 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 ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE, ATHENS must provide SWIFT code XATHGRA1. 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 ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE in ATHENS rely on SWIFT code XATHGRA1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE →

How SWIFT Code XATHGRA1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XATHGRA1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XATHGRA1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XATHGRA1 uppercase 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 XATHGRA1 directly with ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE's ATHENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.