SWIFT / BIC Code
CRBAGRAA
SEPA MemberAlpha Bank SA
CRBAGRAA is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Alpha Bank SA, registered in Athens. Its bank code is 014, the code an IBAN at Alpha Bank SA carries in positions 5 to 7. Its IBANs are 27 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
CRBA: institution identifier (4 letters)
GR: country code per ISO 3166-1
AA: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Alpha Bank SA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇷 Greece
Greece IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Alpha Bank SA?
CRBAGRAA. Written with the head-office branch code it is CRBAGRAAXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does CRBAGRAA mean?
"CRBA" identifies Alpha Bank SA, "GR" is the country code for Greece, "AA" is the location code.
What is Alpha Bank SA's bank code?
014. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Greece.
How long are Alpha Bank SA IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from Greece: the country code GR, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits, 014 for Alpha Bank SA), the branch code (4 digits) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Alpha Bank SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Alpha Bank SA in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 December 2021, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Alpha Bank SA confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 6 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Alpha Bank SA's registered office?
40, Stadiou Street, 102 52 Athens, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 40 Stadiou str., Athens as its address.