SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121 — BANK OF GREECE, THESSALONIKI

About SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121 — BANK OF GREECE, THESSALONIKI

SWIFT code BNGRGRAA121 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF GREECE in THESSALONIKI, 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 BANK OF GREECE for all outward international remittances from THESSALONIKI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121

The code BNGRGRAA121 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF GREECE account in THESSALONIKI, share SWIFT code BNGRGRAA121 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 BANK OF GREECE, THESSALONIKI must provide SWIFT code BNGRGRAA121. 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 BANK OF GREECE in THESSALONIKI rely on SWIFT code BNGRGRAA121 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 BANK OF GREECE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF GREECE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF GREECE →

How SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNGRGRAA121 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 BANK OF GREECE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF GREECE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNGRGRAA121

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNGRGRAA121 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for THESSALONIKI 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 BNGRGRAA121 directly with BANK OF GREECE's THESSALONIKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.