SWIFT / BIC Code
ETHNGRAA
SEPA MemberNational Bank of Greece SA
ETHNGRAA is the BIC (SWIFT code) of National Bank of Greece SA, registered in Athens. Its bank code is 011, the code an IBAN at National Bank of Greece 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
ETHN: institution identifier (4 letters)
GR: country code per ISO 3166-1
AA: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
National Bank of Greece 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 National Bank of Greece SA?
ETHNGRAA. Written with the head-office branch code it is ETHNGRAAXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does ETHNGRAA mean?
"ETHN" identifies National Bank of Greece SA, "GR" is the country code for Greece, "AA" is the location code.
What is National Bank of Greece SA's bank code?
011. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Greece.
How long are National Bank of Greece SA IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from Greece: the country code GR, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits, 011 for National Bank of Greece SA), the branch code (4 digits) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to National Bank of Greece SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists National Bank of Greece SA in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 15 December 2021, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does National Bank of Greece 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 National Bank of Greece SA's registered office?
86 Eolou Street, 10559 Athens, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 86, Eolou Street, Athens as its address.