Agro-Karta

Agro-carta - Piraeus Bank
Agro-karta is offered to farmers for financing their operating costs. It supports producers to purchase agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilisers, veterinary expenses, feedingstuffs, energy -i.e. fuels).
Agrο-karta is provided under the terms and conditions agreed with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
IDEAL FOR
Farmers who are beneficiaries of CAP Pillar I direct payments
USE
Agro-carta is offered to farmers for financing their operating costs. The credit limit is linked to the amount of the CAP Pillar I direct payments that the producer receives.
ADVANTAGES
There are no issuing costs for the card, no annual fee and no collaterals is required (i.e. mortgage)
OTHER FEATURES
Chip & PIN technology for extra security
IDEAL FOR
Farmers who are beneficiaries of CAP Pillar I direct payments
USE
Agro-carta is offered to farmers for financing their operating costs. The credit limit is linked to the amount of the CAP Pillar I direct payments that the producer receives.
ADVANTAGES
There are no issuing costs for the card, no annual fee and no collaterals is required (i.e. mortgage)
OTHER FEATURES
Chip & PIN technology for extra security

How to use it

Agro-carta can be used from producers - via POS - to finance their operating costs, such as:

  • agricultural inputs (fertilisers, plant protection products, seeds, feedingstuffs, etc.) and
  • fuel

at the agricultural supply stores and petrol stations.


Furthermore, using the Agro-carta to a Piraeus Bank branch you can pay:

  • energy costs and irrigation service fees
  • insurance and pension contributions (Agricultural Insurance Organization & Greek Agricultural Insurance Organization)
  • hired labor wages (for contract or seasonal workers)

How it works

Every card has a credit limit based on CAP Pillar I direct payments for each farmer, providing the necessary liquidity at the right time in order to meet the production targets.

Features

Chip & PIN technology for extra security.

Card can be used at all POS terminals at the agricultural supply stores and petrol stations.