SWIFT Code BSTDGR2T — BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK, THESSALONIKI

About SWIFT Code BSTDGR2T — BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK, THESSALONIKI

SWIFT code BSTDGR2T is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK 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 BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK 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 BSTDGR2T

The code BSTDGR2T follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BSTDGR2T

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK account in THESSALONIKI, share SWIFT code BSTDGR2T 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 BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK, THESSALONIKI must provide SWIFT code BSTDGR2T. 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 BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK in THESSALONIKI rely on SWIFT code BSTDGR2T 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 BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK →

How SWIFT Code BSTDGR2T Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BSTDGR2T 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 BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSTDGR2T

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSTDGR2T 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 BSTDGR2T directly with BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK's THESSALONIKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.