Foreign Currency Savings Account

You can make deposits in major foreign currencies with a classic foreign exchange savings account on demand.

Specifically, you can:

Make deposits in all the major foreign currencies
Get interest every six months
Link the account to a time deposit account in the same currency
Open your account with a minimum initial deposit the equivalent of €300

In brief:

Deposits in all major currencies
Safe transactions
Link to time deposit account

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Foreign Currency Savings Account in detail

Foreign Currency Savings Account features

The management of the account is free of charge, and the minimum initial deposit is the equivalent of €300.

You can also link your account to a time deposit account in the same currency.

Balance, activity, and passbook update

You can get detailed information about your account activity.

Simply visit an NBG branch to find out more. You can update your passbook at any NBG branch.

Changes in your personal details

You can change your personal details.

If you change your home address, contact details, etc., you need to notify us at an NBG branch. Regarding the documents you need to submit, please refer to the document "Have you introduced yourselves? If not ...do it now".

Single Agreement – Rates and charges

All the information you may need is available to you.

For information on interest rates and/or charges relating to NBG's deposits, click here.
For information about product features and terms and conditions, please visit Precontract Information and Single Agreement, respectively.

How to open a Foreign Currency Savings Account

Visit any NBG branch.

For more information, you can contact us at 210 48 48 484.

Find out about the ID verification documents you need to submit at "Have you introduced yourselves? If not ...do it now".

More digital capabilities for you

Download the NBG Mobile Banking app

The NBG Mobile app gives you a host of benefits, from bill payments and shopping to transactions and managing your housing loan. Download the app to your iPhone or Android and simplify your transactions.

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Can I open a Foreign Currency Savings Account if I don't live in Greece?

Yes, it isn't necessary to live in Greece to open a savings account in a foreign currency.

What are the foreign currencies that the account covers?

The Foreign Currency Savings Account is offered in US Dollar (USD), Swiss Franc (CHF), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Swedish Krona (SEK), Norwegian Krone (NOK), Danish Krone (DKK), Japanese Yen (JPY), Australian Dollar (AUD), British Pound (GBP), Turkish Lira (TRY), Romanian Leu (RON), S. African Rand (ZAR), Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), Polish Zloty (PLN).

Do I need to make an initial deposit to open an account?

Yes, to open an account, the minimum initial deposit is the equivalent of €300.

Are there any instructions available regarding transactions such as the Deposit Account Statement or the Dispute of Transactions?

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What supporting documents do I need?

Identity card or passport
Your ID card or passport must be valid.
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Proof of current home address
This can be a recent utility bill or other document evidencing your home address.
Income Tax Clearance Certificate
The income tax slip clearance certificate of the last two years.
Legalisation documents
If you are a legal entity, it will be necessary to submit the relevant documents.
Phone bill
A recent landline telephone bill from your service provider.