SWIFT Code STPIGR21 — CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C., KATERINI

About SWIFT Code STPIGR21 — CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C., KATERINI

SWIFT code STPIGR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. in KATERINI, 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 CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. for all outward international remittances from KATERINI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code STPIGR21

The code STPIGR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code STPIGR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. account in KATERINI, share SWIFT code STPIGR21 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 CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C., KATERINI must provide SWIFT code STPIGR21. 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 CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. in KATERINI rely on SWIFT code STPIGR21 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 CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. →

How SWIFT Code STPIGR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code STPIGR21 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 CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code STPIGR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter STPIGR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KATERINI 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 STPIGR21 directly with CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF PIERIA, L.L.C.'s KATERINI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.