Press Release
- 8 May 2020
Greek banks contribute to the effort of tackling the health crisis
The Hellenic Bank Association wishes to remind to banking clientele of the technological possibilities/options (internet and mobile banking, ATM) provided by banks, for better servicing clients and in order to avoid overcrowding of branches.
- 26 March 2020
The Hellenic Bank Association informs card holders on the increase of limit for contactless card payments without the use of PIN
HBA member-banks, consistent to their commitment for continuous assistance in limiting the impact of Covid-19 on public health and trading practice, will increase, as of Monday 30th March and up until Sunday 31st May 2020 the limit of contactless card transactions without the use of PIN at the level of €50, instead of €25 valid until today.
- 24 March 2020
The Hellenic Bank Association would like to inform banking clientele about the transactions which will not be effected in bank branches as of Tuesday 24th March, following the imposed temporary measure of citizens’ restricted circulation in order to cope with the dispersion of Covid-19
HBA member-banks further intensify protective measures for employees and clients following the imposed temporary measure of citizens’ restricted circulation, in order to cope with the dispersion of Covid-19.
Thus, kindly be informed that as of Tuesday 24th March 2020, following transactions will not be effected with physical presence in bank branches:
- 24 March 2020
HBA Announcement
Following the announcement dated 24/03/2020 referring to transactions that will not be effected with physical presence in bank branches, the Hellenic Bank Association would like to clarify the following: There is no restriction at all concerning free cash withdrawals and all clients are able to withdraw any amount of cash they wish from their bank accounts.
- 19 March 2020
Banks’ measures to support individual borrowers
Greek banks, members of the Hellenic Bank Association, in constant cooperation with the Greek Government and the Supervisory Authorities, decided to adopt additional measures to support the Greek economy and mitigate the impact of the health crisis on businesses as well as on individuals.