SWIFT Code LAAEGRA1 — LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. in ATHENS, Greece. Use this code for international wire transfers.
ATHENS
LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. · Greece
SWIFT / BIC Code
LAAEGRA1
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Branch
ATHENS
City
Country Code
GR
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code LAAEGRA1 — LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS
SWIFT code LAAEGRA1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. 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 LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. 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 LAAEGRA1
The code LAAEGRA1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | LAAE | 4 letters | Identifies LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. as the institution |
| Country Code | GR | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Greece |
| Location Code | A1 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Greece |
When to Use SWIFT Code LAAEGRA1
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. account in ATHENS, share SWIFT code LAAEGRA1 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 LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A., ATHENS must provide SWIFT code LAAEGRA1. 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 LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. in ATHENS rely on SWIFT code LAAEGRA1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT LAAEGRA1 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. →
How SWIFT Code LAAEGRA1 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LAAEGRA1 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LAAEGRA1
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
LAAEGRA1uppercase 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 LAAEGRA1 directly with LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A.'s ATHENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against LAIKI ATTALOS SECURITIES S.A.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
