Prepaid cards

Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid Card

Get your 'Social Solidarity Income' allowance, easily and quickly.

If you are a beneficiary of certain welfare benefits in cash, allowances and financial aid paid by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) and the Organisation for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA), you can choose the Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid card for their payment. Thus, you have control over the management of your purchases, in Greece and within the European Union, in physical and online stores, using a card with international recognition.

Specifically, you can:

  • Withdraw cash up to 50% of the amount of each benefit paid
  • Have your card automatically loaded with the amount of the allowance you are entitled to
  • Save time with contactless transactions
  • You have the option to pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, Xiaomi Pay & Garmin Pay digital wallets
  • Shop online with the Mastercard® Identity CheckTM secure transaction service
  • Monitor your transactions with push notifications
  • Manage your card online via Internet and Mobile Banking
  • Earn rewards through Go For More program
     
Social Solidarity VISA

Με 2 λόγια:

  • Contactless transactions and cash withdrawals
  • Secure online purchases
  • Go For More rewards
Choose the National Bank of Greece and the Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid card for the payment of your benefits

Learn more about the new way of paying welfare benefits through prepaid cards.

According to a decision of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, from 15.03.2025, the new method of payment of certain welfare benefits in cash, as well as allowances and financial assistance paid by the Public Employment Service (DYPA) and the Organisation for Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA) will be implemented. An exception is the child benefit (A21), where the starting date for its payment through the prepaid card is 30.05.2025.

What changes?

Each beneficiary will receive a single prepaid card, which will be used exclusively for the payment of all his/her social benefits. You can therefore use the Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid card you hold to receive all the welfare benefits to which you are entitled.
You will be able to withdraw up to half of the amount of each benefit paid in cash, while the remainder can be spent exclusively using the Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid card.
You can use your card exclusively for purchases in Greece and in countries within the European Union, except for transactions for the purchase of weapons and gambling.

For more details you can visit the website of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family or find out more here.

 
 banner

Do you want more information?

Please read the following pre-contract and contract forms for more information about the Social Solidarity Mastercard Prepaid. 

Pre-contract Information and Terms of Use
If you wish, you can deactivate or reset the current contactless transaction limit for transactions carried out with the card without the use of PIN. You can do this through the Internet & Mobile Banking applications, if you are a registered user, or through the Contact Center of the National Bank of Greece, by calling 210 48 48 484.
 

After accepting the terms of use of the card through Internet Banking (if you are a registered user) or through the Branch Network, carry out the first transaction of your card through the ATM Network of the National Bank of Greece by selecting from the menu "Card Activation". For more information, we recommend that you watch the tutorial video we created for you.

All you need to use your card is:

  • Your PIN, which you get by following the instructions provided with the card
  • Adequate money available in your card

What supporting documents do I need?

  • Identity card or passport
    Your ID card or passport must be valid, in Greek and printed format.
    Tell me more
  • Income Tax Clearance Certificate
    The latest Income Tax Slip Clearance Certificate on Taxisnet.
    Tell me more
  • Proof you are an allowance beneficiary
    A document verifying that you are a beneficiary of the allowance' Social Solidarity Income.'
  • Utility bill
    We will need a recent utility bill (for example electricity, telephone, water).

Get your Social Solidarity Prepaid Mastercard

Choose National Bank of Greece for your new Prepaid Mastercard Social Solidarity card and make your purchases quick, easy, and secure. 

Learn more

About the Social Solidarity VISA

Do you have a Social Solidarity VISA prepaid card? Find all the information you need.

Social Solidarity VISA
Go For More

Go For More: earn points, earn euros!

Transactions with your credit card, payment of your bills, insurance of your vehicle, consistent repayment of your loan installments, purchases at the partner businesses with your debit or prepaid card, and much more. These are all ways in which you earn points and redeem them in more than 7,500 partner businesses throughout Greece. This way you pay less or not at all!
Tell me more

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.
App StoreGoogle PlayHuawei AppGallery
Download the NBG Mobile Banking app

You may also like

See how we can meet even more of your needs.

benefits account

New Benefits Account

Today, you can get the new Benefits Account, for reduced costs and significant benefits in every transaction.
Tell me more
Mastercard Credit

Mastercard Credit

Enjoy absolute freedom of movement in your everyday shopping.
Tell me more
Virtual Mastercard Prepaid Card

Virtual Prepaid Mastercard

You choose the loading amount and know exactly how much you are paying
Tell me more
go4more

Go For More

Get rewards for every transaction you carry out with us
Tell me more
Credit Cards

Credit cards

Choose the one that best fits your needs and receive lower interest rates
Tell me more
Debit Cards

Debit cards

Make your everyday life easier through secure transactions
Tell me more

Our customer service team is here for you

Our highly trained team is waiting to answer any questions you may have, in person or by phone.  
Κλείσιμο
Κλείσιμο
back-to-top