SWIFT Code CETEGRA1 — CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK, KALLITHEA

About SWIFT Code CETEGRA1 — CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK, KALLITHEA

SWIFT code CETEGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK in KALLITHEA, 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 CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK for all outward international remittances from KALLITHEA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CETEGRA1

The code CETEGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CETEGRA1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK account in KALLITHEA, share SWIFT code CETEGRA1 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 CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK, KALLITHEA must provide SWIFT code CETEGRA1. 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 CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK in KALLITHEA rely on SWIFT code CETEGRA1 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 CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK →

How SWIFT Code CETEGRA1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CETEGRA1 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 CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CETEGRA1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CETEGRA1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KALLITHEA 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 CETEGRA1 directly with CETELEM SA CETELEM BANK's KALLITHEA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.