SWIFT Code HRAIGRA1 — HELLENIC RAILWAYS, ATHENS

About SWIFT Code HRAIGRA1 — HELLENIC RAILWAYS, ATHENS

SWIFT code HRAIGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HELLENIC RAILWAYS 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 HELLENIC RAILWAYS 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 HRAIGRA1

The code HRAIGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HRAIGRA1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HELLENIC RAILWAYS account in ATHENS, share SWIFT code HRAIGRA1 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 HELLENIC RAILWAYS, ATHENS must provide SWIFT code HRAIGRA1. 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 HELLENIC RAILWAYS in ATHENS rely on SWIFT code HRAIGRA1 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 HELLENIC RAILWAYS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HELLENIC RAILWAYS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HELLENIC RAILWAYS →

How SWIFT Code HRAIGRA1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HRAIGRA1 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 HELLENIC RAILWAYS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HELLENIC RAILWAYS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HRAIGRA1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HRAIGRA1 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 HRAIGRA1 directly with HELLENIC RAILWAYS's ATHENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.