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Farmer’s card

The card we are offering in cooperation with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, to finance your farming expenses.

No need to wait for the aid

Instant access to liquidity
Get an open credit line for shopping up to 80% of the amount you are entitled to from the aid.
Collateral-free
No need to offer any collateral, such as mortgage lien on property.
Instant repayment
The amount is repaid as soon as you receive the aid in your account, without any action on your part.

Discover the features

Find out in detail how the contract farmer’s card works.

Find out how you can use the farmer’s card for agricultural expenses and subsidies.

Find out how you can use the farmer’s card.
  • In-store or online shopping

  • Agricultural supplies – seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, animal feed, veterinary medicine

  • Fuel, farming machinery parts

  • Social insurance contributions at ELGA, OGA and the State

  • Irrigation fees, agricultural electricity bills, etc.

  • Cost for insurance coupon issuing

  • Debts to certified organisations for submitting a Single Aid Application.

  • Up to 10% of the total credit line

  • Free cash withdrawals from Alpha Bank ATMs

What you need to get a farmer’s card

Have a look at the conditions for getting the farmer’s card.

Apply provided you...

  • Hold a 290 business sight account.
  • Are entitled to a basic and complementary redistributive income support for sustainability or eco-scheme income support.
  • Book an appointment at a branch near you to sign the relevant documents.

Have at hand...

  • The required supporting documents to apply.

You’ll also need the supporting documents to start banking with us or to update your details, if you:

New to Alpha Bank?

Find out how to start banking with us based on the legal form of your business.

For freelancers

Open a business account and get business digital banking credentials, provided you already have personal ones.

For registered companies with 1 representative

Open a business account and get business digital banking credentials, provided you already have personal ones.

For businesses with 2+ legal representatives

Schedule an appointment at a branch to start banking with us and sign up to business digital banking.

No digital banking?

Get business credentials

For freelancers or companies with 1 representative

Get business credentials, provided you already have personal ones or hold an active Alpha Bank card.

Get personal credentials

If you haven’t already signed up

Get personal digital banking credentials in a flash through your mobile or computer.

What documents do I need to get a farmer’s card?

  1. Latest E3 form
  2. Latest tax clearance certificate
  3. Copy of single aid application to OPEKEPE
  4. ENFIA (unified property tax) clearance certificate
  5. EFKA or OGA social insurance clearance certificate
  6. Certificate of registration in the Register of Farmer’s and Agricultural Holdings (ΜΑΑΕ) or solemn declaration by the farmer confirming they are professionals
  7. Declaration/authorisation by the Farmer’s card holder

Can I get a Farmer’s card from another bank too?

No. You can get a Farmer’s card only from 1 bank.

I’ve registered an account at another bank in my aid application to OPEKEPE. Can I get the Farmer’s card from Alpha Bank?

Yes. We will register the special account linked to the Farmer’s card in the system. All you have to do is visit a branch by appointment.

Get the farmer’s card

Book an appointment today to visit a branch near you and get the farmer’s card.