Money transfers
Transfer money on the spot
How e-Banking transfers make banking easier
To Greece and 200+ countries
Transfer money to accounts at:
- Alpha Bank, held by you or anyone else
- Other banks in Greece, provided that they are in the DIAS interbanking system
- Foreign banks, at more than 200 countries all over the world
See the list of countries where you can transfer money.
In euro and 20 foreign currencies
Transfer money to and from accounts in euro or in 20 foreign currencies.
By charging an account
Transfer money from any of your accounts that are linked to your e-Banking.
By charging your credit card or loan
Transfer money by charging your credit card (cash advance) or your loan at Alpha Bank, provided you have transferred the money to another account at Alpha Bank, held by you or anyone else.
Immediate transfer 24/7 if you...
Transfer euro to an account at:
- Alpha Bank, held by you or anyone else.
- Another bank in Greece or abroad that is in the SEPA, if the amount is up to €50,000 and you are charged with immediate transfer fees.
On the next business day if you...
- Transfer money to another bank in Greece or abroad in euro or foreign currency.
- Carry out the transaction by 22.00.
At a selected date if you...
- Have sufficient balance in your account on that day.
To an Alpha Bank account free of charge
You don’t get charged any fees to transfer money to Alpha Bank accounts, held by you or anyone else.
To an account at another bank in Greece
You may choose who pays the fees:
- Fees are shared (SHA) – You only pay the fees for Alpha Bank, €0.50 for amounts up to €5,000.
- Fees are borne by the sender (ΟUR) – You pay the fees for Alpha Bank and the other bank.
To an account at a bank abroad
You only pay the fees for Alpha Bank (SHA) – €0.50 for amounts up to €5,000.
Find out about all applicable fees in Alpha Bank’s Transaction terms.
Can I transfer money from my mobile or computer?
Make payments online provided you...
- Hold an account or an active Alpha Bank credit card.
- Have e-Banking credentials.
- Have updated your details at Alpha Bank.
Have at hand...
- The IBAN to which you want to transfer money.
- The account holder's name as appearing in the account details.
- The BIC CODE/SWIFT of the receiving bank, if you are transferring money to a bank abroad.
Transfer money through e-Banking
Between your own Alpha Bank accounts
Through your mobile using myAlpha Mobile
- On the home screen, choose Transfers > Within Alpha Bank.
- Choose the account to be debited (From) and the account to be credited (To), along with the amount to be transferred.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Immediate” if you want the transfer to be carried out right away or “At a selected date” if you want the transfer carried out at a future date.
If you choose “At a selected date”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - If you want, you can add the transfer details.
- Choose “Continue”.
Through your computer using myAlpha Web
- On the home screen, choose Transfers & Payments > Between my own accounts.
- Choose the account to be debited (From) and the account to be credited (To), along with the amount to be transferred.
- If you want, you can add the transfer details.
- Choose “Continue”.
To another holder’s Alpha Bank account
Through your mobile using myAlpha Mobile
- On the home screen, choose Transfers > Within Alpha Bank.
- Choose the account to be debited (From) and the account to be credited (To), along with the amount to be transferred.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Immediate” if you want the transfer to be carried out right away or “At a selected date” if you want the transfer carried out at a future date.
If you choose “At a selected date”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - If you want, you can add the transfer details.
- Choose “Continue”.
Through your computer using myAlpha Web
- On the home screen, choose Transfers & Payments > Between Alpha Bank accounts.
- Enter the IBAN or the nickname of the account you wish to send money to.
- Fill in the fields: Transfer amount, Details for depositor, Description for beneficiary, Message for beneficiary.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Regular priority” if you want the transfer to be carried out immediately or “Post-dated” if you want the transfer carried out at a future date.
If you choose “Post-dated”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - Choose “Continue”.
- Confirm the transfer with push notification or the 6-digit code you receive on your mobile.
To another bank in Greece
Through your mobile using myAlpha Mobile
- On the home screen, choose Transfers > Within Greece.
- Choose the account to be debited (From) and the account to be credited (To), along with the amount to be transferred.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Immediate” if you want the transfer to be carried out right away or “At a selected date” if you want the transfer carried out at a future date.
If you choose “At a selected date”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - Choose the fee type: SHA (you only pay the fees for Alpha Bank), OUR (you pay all the transfer fees).
- If you want, you can add the transfer details.
- Choose “Continue”.
Through your computer using myAlpha Web
- On the home screen, choose Transfers & Payments > Domestic transfer.
- Enter the IBAN or the nickname of the account you wish to send money to.
- Fill in the fields: Beneficiary’s name, Transfer amount, Currency, Details for depositor, Details for beneficiary, Message for beneficiary.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Regular priority” if you want the transfer to be carried out on the next business day, “Immediate priority” if you want the transfer carried out right away or “Post-dated” if you want the transfer to be carried out at a future date.
If you choose “Post-dated”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - Choose the fee type: SHA (you only pay the fees for Alpha Bank), OUR (you pay all the transfer fees). Choose “Continue”.
- Confirm the transfer with push notification or the 6-digit code you receive on your mobile.
To a bank abroad
Through your mobile using myAlpha Mobile
- On the home screen, choose Transfers > Abroad.
- Choose the account to be debited (From) and the account to be credited (To), along with the amount to be transferred.
- Fill in the fields: Beneficiary's bank code (BIC), Beneficiary's name, Transfer amount, Currency, Details for depositor, Details for beneficiary, Message for beneficiary.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Immediate” if you want the transfer to be carried out right away or “At a selected date” if you want the transfer carried out at a future date.
If you choose “At a selected date”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - Choose “Continue”.
Through your computer using myAlpha Web
- On the home screen, choose Transfers & payments > Transfer money abroad.
- Enter the IBAN or the nickname of the account you wish to send money to.
- Fill in the fields: Beneficiary's bank code (BIC), Beneficiary's name, Transfer amount, Currency, Details for depositor, Details for beneficiary, Message for beneficiary.
- Choose how the transfer is executed: “Regular priority” if you want the transfer to be carried out on the next business day, “Immediate priority” if you want the transfer carried out right away or “Post-dated” if you want the transfer to be carried out at a future date.
If you choose “Post-dated”, you must also choose whether the amount will be blocked or not. - Choose “Continue”.
- Confirm the transfer with push notification or the 6-digit code you receive on your mobile.
No e-Banking?
Get credentials
From your computer or mobile
If you hold an active Alpha Bank debit or credit card, you can get credentials on the spot, without visiting a branch.
Start banking with us
Online, without visiting a branch
Open your first account with Alpha Bank and get e-Banking credentials online.
Staying secure
How we protect you
How to protect yourself
What you must look out for
Any questions?
Find answers to all your questions about online money transfers.
What is my daily transfer limit and how can I change it?
You can set your own daily limit for all transactions that require strong authentication.
The maximum limit you can set is €15,000. To change the limit, log into myAlpha Web and go to Settings > Security settings > Change transfer limit.
If you wish to set a limit higher than €15,000, book an appointment at a branch.
Can I carry out transfers from my foreign currency account?
Yes, you can carry out transfers from all your foreign currency accounts. Specifically, you can carry out transfers to accounts held in the following currencies:
| EUR | Euro | SEK | Swedish Krona | ALL | Albanian Lek |
| USD | US Dollar | DKK | Danish Krone | SGD | Singapore Dollar |
| GBP | British Pound Sterling | NOK | Norwegian Krone | PLN | Polish Złoty |
| CHF | Swiss Franc | JPY | Japanese Yen | CZK | Czech Koruna |
| AUD | Australian Dollar | NZD | New Zealand Dollar | RON | Romanian Leu |
| TRK | Turkish Lira | ZAR | South African Rand | BGN | Bulgarian Lev |
| CAD | Canadian Dollar | HKD | Hong Kong Dollar | RUB | Russian Ruble |
What are Push Notifications?
Push notifications are one of the methods we use to protect your transactions in the context of strong customer authentication.
They are sent to your mobile and help you complete your transactions faster and easier, using biometrics or your 4-digit myAlpha Mobile PIN.
myAlpha Mobile also allows you to receive informative Push Notifications.
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