SWIFT Code STDOGRA1 — COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE, RHODOS

About SWIFT Code STDOGRA1 — COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE, RHODOS

SWIFT code STDOGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE in RHODOS, 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 COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE for all outward international remittances from RHODOS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code STDOGRA1

The code STDOGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code STDOGRA1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE account in RHODOS, share SWIFT code STDOGRA1 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 COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE, RHODOS must provide SWIFT code STDOGRA1. 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 COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE in RHODOS rely on SWIFT code STDOGRA1 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 COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE →

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

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

How SWIFT Code STDOGRA1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code STDOGRA1 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 COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code STDOGRA1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter STDOGRA1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RHODOS 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 STDOGRA1 directly with COOPERATIVE BANK OF DODECANESE's RHODOS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.