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Online card activation

As soon as you receive your new Alpha Bank card, you can activate it online through your digital banking and start using it right away.

Easy card activation

In 2 steps
Complete the activation in a flash, without going through complex processes.
From your mobile or computer
Activate your card through your mobile app or web banking, without having to go to an ATM.
Ready to use
Use your new card right away for your day-to-day transactions at POS terminals and ATMs.

How to activate your card online

In 2 steps from your mobile app or web banking, once you receive the physical card.

1. Locate your card

Once you receive your card in physical form:

  • On your mobile app, find it on the home screen (Overview). If you can’t locate it there, log into myAlpha Web to add it.
  • On your web banking, find it on the home screen (Overview). If you cannot locate it there, you can add it.

2. Activate your card

On your mobile app, choose “Activate physical card”. 

On your web banking, click on the 3 dots to the right of the card. Then choose “Card Activation”.

Fill in your card expiration date and choose “Activate”.

No e-Banking?

Get credentials

From your computer or mobile with an active Alpha Bank card, without visiting a branch.

Activate it at an ATM

Find an ATM near you and activate your card without e-Banking credentials.

Need help?

Watch videos with detailed instructions on how to activate your card or sign up to digital banking for the 1st time (only in Greek).
How to activate your card from your mobile
How to activate your card from your computer
How to sign up to e-Banking through your web banking
How to sign up to e-Banking through your mobile app

Any questions?

Find the answers you need about activating your card.

When and where will I receive my new card?

5-7 working days after the card has been issued, at the home address you have registered with Alpha Bank.  

Your card will be delivered by regular mail and will be inactive. After you receive your card, you will have to activate it.  

If you have not received your card after 7 working days, call us on +302103260000. 

How will I receive the PIN for my card?

By SMS. You can request to have your PIN issued online or through SMS.

Requesting your PIN online

From your computer through myAlpha Web:

  1. Locate your new card on the home screen (Overview).
  2. Click on the 3 dots on the right of the card and click on “Send PIN”.
  3. Confirm that your mobile phone number is correct. If not, you can change it.
  4. Click on “Send”. 

From your mobile through myAlpha Mobile:

  1. Scroll down to the Cards section on the home screen and tap on the card for which you want to request a new PIN.
  2. Tap on Settings > Send PIN.
  3. Confirm that your mobile phone number is correct. If not, you can change it.
  4. Tap on “Send”.

Requesting your PIN through SMS

If you do not have e-Banking credentials, you can send an SMS to 19129 from the mobile number you have included in your Alpha Bank personal details:

P (in Latin script), (space), application reference number (sent to you by SMS when you applied for the card), (space), identification code (you can find the code at the bottom of the letter you received with your card).

E.g.: P 34567 456789

Can I use my card before I receive it in physical form?

Yes. You can activate the virtual use of your new card and use it before receiving the physical card.