Make the most of the financial aid offered by the Greek government to tackle the increase in household expenses, caused by the sharp rise in the consumer price index, through Alpha Bank. To get the aid you have the following options:
The aid amount equals 10% of the cost of your purchases, up to a maximum of €220 per month, for single-person households. For larger households, the amount increases by €100 for each household member, up to a maximum of €1,000. Find out if you are eligible for the aid.
The programme ran for 6 months, from February 2023 until July 2023. Then, it was extended from August 2023 to October 2023.
If you want to get the aid for the 1st time
The process is simple. Follow the steps to get your Market Pass today. You can apply from 15.09.2023 until 31.10.2023.
If you have received the aid from February to July 2023.
You don’t have to apply again. The system checks automatically if you are eligible for the aid. Your virtual card will be valid until 31.12.2023.
You have to follow the steps from 15.09.2023 until 31.10.2023 if you want to:
You will receive detailed instructions from us at the contact details you entered when you filled in your application at gov.gr.
For August, September and October you will get the aid amount in your virtual Market Pass Visa card or in your deposit account until:
If you choose the virtual Market Pass Visa card
You can use this amount to buy any type of product at retail food stores or farmers’ markets.
Find out how to use the Market Pass Visa.
If you choose a bank deposit
This amount is only 80% of the amount you would have received if you had chosen the virtual card.
You can use this amount without any restrictions.
Greek citizens:
All the conditions are detailed in Article 46 of Government Gazette/Α/136/29.7.2023 and in Government Gazette/B/5243/29.8.2023 according to the relevant Joint Ministerial Decision.
Find out more on the Market Pass website.
For any further questions:
You can apply from 15.09.2023 to 31.10.2023.
No, you don’t have to bank with us, nor will you start banking with us because you have submitted your application.
When you apply, you choose whether you want to receive the aid:
No. You have to apply again if you wish to:
The system checks the terms automatically so you can get the aid for August, September and October 2023.
