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Alpha 405 savings account in foreign currency
For transactions in foreign currency
Discover the features
What’s the interest rate
Who it’s for
Natural persons
Whether you live in Greece (according to Bank of Greece Governor’s Act 2416/1997) or abroad.
Legal persons
Provided you have a non-profit entity (association, foundation, etc.) based in Greece (according to Bank of Greece Governor’s Act 2416/1997) or abroad.
How it makes banking easier
Wide range of foreign currencies
You may choose the currency you want to open the account from a wide variety of foreign currencies.
Online transactions
Carry out banking transactions from your mobile through myAlpha Mobile or your computer through myAlpha Web.
What it offers
Every month, you can view an e-statement, i.e. an electronic copy of your account activity, on your e-Banking, in Greek or English. You are notified by email when a new e-statement is issued, free of charge. Through your e-Banking you can access the e-statements for the last 18 months.
How you bank securely
Notifications in real time
With Alpha alerts you are notified in real time by email or Viber / text message of any activity on your account and of any online transactions through your e-Banking. This way, you rest assured your transactions are secure.
Protection with strong customer authentication
Confirm the transactions you carry out online with strong customer authentication and receive:
- A 6-digit confirmation code through Viber/ text message on your mobile.
- Push notifications on myAlpha Mobile, provided you have activated them.
Can I get the account?
Open the account provided you...
- Are a natural person or a non-profit legal entity
- Have booked an appointment at an Alpha Bank branch.
- Make a minimum initial deposit equivalent to €2,000.
Have at hand...
The necessary supporting documents depending on whether you:
- Already bank with Alpha Bank and have updated your details.
- Want to start banking with us or haven’t updated your details.
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Any questions?
Find the answers you need about the Alpha 405 savings account in foreign currency.
How can I open a new account with Alpha Bank?
If you don’t bank with us, you can open your first account with Alpha Bank through your mobile phone.
If you do bank with us, you can open an account through myAlpha Web:
- Alpha Smart Save savings account.
- Alpha online term deposit and Alpha online term deposit with Bonus.
- Alpha Payroll Account and Alpha Payroll Account for your pension.
- Alpha Premier Account.
For any other type of account, book an appointment at a branch near you.
What documents do I need to open an account?
Supporting documents for:
- Proof of identity – ID card, passport, police or military ID card, asylum seeker card or beneficiary of international protection card issued by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
- Proof of income and tax details – Recent income tax clearance certificate, solemn declaration according to Law 1599/1986 that you are exempt from filing an income tax return or tax number issuance certificate.
- Proof of address and phone number – Recent phone, power, water bill, etc. or recent income tax clearance certificate.
- Proof of occupation – Recent certificate from your employer, copy of your last payslip, recent Ε3 form (if you are a freelance professional), valid professional ID card, or social security certificate.
Find out why we request this information before you can open an account.
Can I add joint account holders from my account?
Yes, at a branch near you.
To complete the process:
- You and the joint account holder must come to the bank and sign.
- All the account holders must have updated their personal and financial details with Alpha Bank.