Current Account Foreign Currency

Current Αccount in all main foreign currencies:

AUD   CAD   CHF   DKK   GBP   JPY   NOK   SEK   USD  
Australian
Dollar
  
Canadian
Dollar
  
Swiss
Franc
  
Danish
Krone
  
Pound
Sterling
  
Japanese
Yen
  
Norwegian
Krone
  
Swedish
Krone
  
US
Dollar
  
INTEREST
PAYMENT
Semi-annually
INTEREST RATE
Fixed,
depending on the currency
IDEAL FOR
  • Everyday transactions
    in foreign currencies
KEY
ADVANTAGES
  • Cheque book
  • Online Beneficiary Addition
INTEREST
PAYMENT
Semi-annually
INTEREST RATE
Fixed,
depending on the currency
IDEAL FOR
  • Everyday transactions
    in foreign currencies
KEY
ADVANTAGES
  • Cheque book
  • Online Beneficiary Addition

How you benefit

Deposits in foreign currencies

Current Account Foreign Currency is a current account in all main foreign currencies. There is no limit on the amount you can deposit or withdraw and there is no need to maintain a minimum balance, at any time.

It offers easy access to your account, whether you need cash or wish to make any other transactions.


Online account management

You can manage Current Account Foreign Currency without visiting a branch. Through Piraeus e-banking and the Piraeus app, you can:

  • Open/Close the account
  • Add Beneficiary

Interest Rates

Fixed interest rate, depending on the currency

The interest rate of the account is fixed, and varies depending on the currency

Interest is paid semi-annually, on June 30 and December 31.


You may find the interest rates here.

Transactions

Everyday transactions


Cash deposits and withdrawals


  • At Piraeus Bank branches


Wire transfers

Within Greece and abroad



Money transfers

One-off or via standing order among your accounts or to someone else’s account



Other banking needs

  • Cheque issuance
  • Cheque cashing
  • Issuance of cheque book

How to open this account

If you wish to become a Piraeus Bank customer

With Piraeus Bank's new service, Digital Onboarding for Individuals, you can easily and quickly start your banking relationship from your mobile phone and get an account for your daily needs.

https://www.piraeusbank.gr/en/idiwtes/trapezikes-ypiresies/e-banking/yphresia-digital-customer-onboarding


If you are already a Piraeus Bank customer

Via Piraeus e-banking and Piraeus app.

Alternatively, you can visit any Piraeus Bank branch 

Read the "Have you introduced yourself" brochure, to find out which identification documents you are required to submit according to the current regulatory framework.

Account’s Balance/Transactions Inquiry

Your account’s statement is available in digital form (e-statement) through Piraeus e-banking.

Additionally, you can be real-time informed about your account’s balance and the most recent transactions, 24/7:

  • by phone, through Piraeus phone banking
  • at any Piraeus Bank ATM using your debit card
  • via Piraeus e-banking and Piraeus app
  • via email or SMS (with charge), with Piraeus Alerts



The above features and interest rates are valid for new accounts.