Piraeus Bank (Cyprus)
Piraeus Bank Group is one of the most dynamic and active financial organizations in Greece today. Founded in 1916, Piraeus Bank went through a period of state-ownership and management (1975-1991) before it was privatized in December 1991. Since then it has continuously grown in size and activities which makes it the fourth largest bank in Greece.
Piraeus Bank (Cyprus) Limited has established two International Business units which are located in Nicosia (covering Larnaca area as well) and Limassol (covering Pafos areas as well). These units are specialized centers that deal with international clients (either maintaining private or corporate accounts) and offer a wide range of services aiming to fulfill all the requirements that such clientele may have in today’s highly demanding financial markets.
WHAT PIRAEUS BANK (CYPRUS) OFFERS
- Personal and Corporate accounts
- Full Internet banking facilities
- Phone banking
- Accounts in 42 currencies
- Visa Debit & Credit cards (Prepaid, Classic, Business, Gold, Platinum), American Express cards (including Centurion) in USD, EUR
- English, Russian, Ukrainian, Armenian and French speaking Customer Relationship Officers
- The approximate timeframe for account allocation is 5 to 7 days after the original documents have been received by the bank.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PIRAEUS BANK (CYPRUS)
- Personal presence is NOT required
- NO minimum balance
- Initial deposit of EUR 500
- The account will be activated within 5-7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
- Notarized copy of valid passport.
- The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form.
- The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
- Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
- Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter dated within 3 months.
- Personal CV
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORPORATE ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PIRAEUS BANK (CYPRUS)
- Personal presence is NOT required
- NO minimum balance
- Initial deposit of EUR 500
- The account will be activated within 5-7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Associations
- Documents confirming the appointment of company directors and secretary (if any)
- document confirming the location of the registered office
- Share Certificate(s)
- Certificate of Good Standing if the company is more than 12 months old
- Copy of the Corporate Structure, identifying the ultimate beneficial owner(s)
- Valid License (if applicable)
- Notarized copy of valid passport. The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
- Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
- Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter, dated within 3 months
- Power of Attorney (where applicable)
- Personal CV
- Copy of constitutional documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, etc.).
- Copy of Corporate Register (which shall include Register of Shareholders, Directors and Secretary).
- Copy of the Corporate Structure.
- Certificate of Good Standing.
First you have to know the banks website: https://www.piraeusbank.com.cy/
How to open the account:
Please download the application forms and follow the instructions from the bank here:
https://www.piraeusbank.com.cy/Default.aspx?id=15877&nt=18&lang=2
There you will find the account opening process where you can download the necessary application forms.
After you returned the application forms with all necessary documents back to the bank, your account is set up after further 5-7 working days and you will get the access data by post delivered.
Your new Offshore bank account is from then on fully usable.
Important note:
If the account opening documents provided are incomplete, unverified or are not clear they may have to request further information, documents or clarification from you before they can open your account.
As part of the process you will need to send personal information. It’s very important that you use real information. Don’t try to use questionable data. If you have some problem or a specific question the best is to contact them directly and let them know so they can help you.
For further questions regarding your account opening we ask you to contact the customer care center directly of the bank via:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: + 357 22575555