SWIFT Code BNPAGRA1 — BNP PARIBAS GRECE, ATHENS

About SWIFT Code BNPAGRA1 — BNP PARIBAS GRECE, ATHENS

SWIFT code BNPAGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BNP PARIBAS GRECE 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 BNP PARIBAS GRECE 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 BNPAGRA1

The code BNPAGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BNPAGRA1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BNP PARIBAS GRECE account in ATHENS, share SWIFT code BNPAGRA1 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 BNP PARIBAS GRECE, ATHENS must provide SWIFT code BNPAGRA1. 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 BNP PARIBAS GRECE in ATHENS rely on SWIFT code BNPAGRA1 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 BNP PARIBAS GRECE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BNP PARIBAS GRECE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BNP PARIBAS GRECE →

How SWIFT Code BNPAGRA1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BNPAGRA1 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 BNP PARIBAS GRECE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BNP PARIBAS GRECE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNPAGRA1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNPAGRA1 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 BNPAGRA1 directly with BNP PARIBAS GRECE's ATHENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.