FAQs about Card Management and Fees

Choose the most convenient payment method for you: 

• With a standing order from your deposit account. You can easily set up a standing order using myAlpha Web. 
  
• From your computer through myAlpha Web. 
  
• From your mobile phone through myAlpha Mobile. 
  
• Over the phone through myAlpha Phone. 
  
• At an Alpha Bank ΑΤΜ or Automated Payment System. 
  
• At any Alpha Bank branch. 

Send an email to customerservice@alpha.gr, mentioning: 

• The new credit card limit you need. 
• Your card details (number, Visa or Mastercard, etc.). 
• Your most recent income tax clearance certificate. 
• Your most recent payslip (if you are on a payroll). 

We will assess your application and let you know within 2-3 working days. The new limit will apply instantly. 

Yes. Some payments can be made in interest-free instalments.

At the same time, you collect Bonus loyalty programme points.

You can fully manage your debit, credit and prepaid cards through myAlpha Web and myAlpha Mobile. Specifically, you have the following options:

For your security

• Activate and cancel your cards.
• View the card activity and save copies of your statements.
• Report a stolen or lost card, automatically cancel it and opt for a replacement.
• Block or unblock your cards.
• Get an SMS with your card PIN on your registered mobile phone number, free of charge.
• Activate and deactivate the option to use your card for online transactions, and transactions at an ATM or POS.
  

For you transactions

• Pay your credit card.
• Change the daily purchase limit on your debit cards.
• Change the daily cash withdrawal limit on your credit and debit cards.
• Top up your prepaid cards or remove funds from them.
• Transfer Bonus points to other card holders. 
  

In addition, only through myAlpha Web you can:

• Activate and deactivate the option to pay off your credit cards.

• Change the account linked to your card and/or link another account.
• Activate Alpha alerts for your cards and specify how you want to receive notifications according to your preferences.
  

You can ask us to remind you your PIN online: 

From your computer through myAlpha Web 

1. Find your card on the home screen (Overview). 
   
2. Click on the 3 dots on the right of the card and choose “Send PIN”. 
   
3. Confirm that your mobile phone number is correct and click on “Send”. If you wish to receive your PIN on another mobile number, you should first update your contact details, and specifically your mobile number.
   

From your mobile phone through myAlpha Mobile 

1. On the home screen, scroll down to the Cards section and tap on the card you need a new PIN for. 
2. Tap on “Settings”. 
3. Tap on “Send PIN”. 
4. Confirm that your mobile phone number is correct and tap on “Send”. If you wish to receive your PIN on another mobile number, you should first update your contact details, and specifically your mobile number.

If you do not have e-Banking credentials, call us on +302103260000. 

Yes, from a linked account.

You can set up or change your card payment method from your computer through myAlpha Web:

• Find your card on the home screen (Overview).
• Click on the 3 dots on the right of the card and choose “Card details”.
• In the “Direct debit” section, choose whether you want the card to be paid automatically or not. In addition, you can choose whether you want to pay off the entire balance each month (Current balance) or just make the minimum payment.
• In the “Primary Linked account” field, choose the account you want to use to pay your card bill.
  

From your computer through myAlpha Web:

1. Find your card on the home screen (Overview).
2. Click on the 3 dots on the right of the card and choose “Security settings”.
3. In the field “Cash withdrawal limit” or “Transaction limit”, click on “Change”.
4. Fill in the new daily limit you want, up to €3,000, and choose “Save”.
   

From your mobile phone through myAlpha Mobile:

1. On the home screen, scroll down to the “Cards” section and tap on the card you want.
2. Tap on “Settings”.
3. Scroll down to the “Change limits” section and tap on “Change” next to the limit you want to change (cash withdrawal or transaction).
4. Fill in the new daily limit you want, up to €3,000, and choose “Save”.
   

If you hold a credit card, you can only increase the cash withdrawal limit. Find out how to increase the transaction limit on your credit card.

Yes, from your computer through myAlpha Web:

1. Find your card on the home screen (Overview).
2. Click on the 3 dots on the right of the card and choose “Card details”.
3. In the “Primary Linked account” field, choose the account you want to link your card to.
   

If you like, you can link your card to more than 1 accounts to withdraw cash. When you shop, only the primary account linked to the card is charged.

Yes, they are absolutely safe, as they allow you to always hold the actual card in your hands. What is more, contactless transaction cards: 

• Use Chip & PIN technology to secure your transactions. 
• Meet the specifications set by Visa, Mastercard and Diners.  

However, you must never share your PIN with any other person. Find out more about the security of your transactions. 

Free benefits and services:

• Participating in the Bonus loyalty programme to earn points every time you shop.
• Receiving notifications for all card transactions, with Alpha alerts.
• Enjoying insurance coverage when you shop, with the purchase protection and warranty doubling scheme.