SWIFT / BIC Code
PIRBGRAA
SEPA MemberPiraeus Bank SA
PIRBGRAA is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Piraeus Bank SA, based in Athens. Its bank code is 017, the code an IBAN at Piraeus 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
PIRB: institution identifier (4 letters)
GR: country code per ISO 3166-1
AA: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Piraeus Bank SA's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇬🇷 Greece
Greece IBANs are 27 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Piraeus Bank SA?
PIRBGRAA. Written with the head-office branch code it is PIRBGRAAXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does PIRBGRAA mean?
"PIRB" identifies Piraeus Bank SA, "GR" is the country code for Greece, "AA" is the location code.
What is Piraeus Bank SA's bank code?
017. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Greece.
How long are Piraeus Bank SA IBANs?
27 characters, like every IBAN from Greece: the country code GR, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits, 017 for Piraeus Bank SA), the branch code (4 digits) and the account number (16 characters).
Can I send an instant transfer to Piraeus Bank SA?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Piraeus Bank 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 Piraeus 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.