Buy Bitcoin and Crypto with NBG Bank

Is NBG Bank Crypto-Friendly?

Yes, NBG Bank is crypto-friendly. The National Bank of Greece does not have any internal banking policies that prohibit customers from buying and selling digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The only provision is that investors must use platforms that are licensed and regulated by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

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How to Buy Crypto with NBG Bank

As mentioned above, the best way to buy cryptocurrencies with NBG i-bank or NBG mobile banking is with the Uphold platform. They offer a wide variety of crypto assets plus hundreds of stocks, metals, commodities and other assets. They accept instant and cheap Euro (EUR) deposits from any National Bank of Greece payment method.

You can get started in 4 simple steps:

1. Sign Up: Create a free account on Uphold and complete the verification process.
2. Connect Account: Connect your NBG account or card by selecting the currency you want to transfer.
3. Deposit Funds: You can then select the 'connect bank' button to link your bank account to Uphold.
4. Buy Cryptocurrency: Select the cryptocurrency you want to purchase and execute your trade.

Will NBG Bank offer Cryptocurrencies in the future?

At this time, the National Bank of Greece has not made any public announcements regarding plans to offer cryptocurrency investing services through its i-bank or mobile banking platforms. However, due to the growing popularity of digital assets, it is possible that they will offer these services in the future.

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About National Bank of Greece (NBG)

NBG is the largest bank in Greece and one of the oldest banks in Europe. It has a long tradition of serving the Greek people and the Greek economy, dating back to 1841. Today, NBG provides a full range of banking services to individual customers, businesses and institutional investors across Greece and around the world.

The National Bank of Greece has a strong presence in all major sectors of the Greek economy and is actively involved in supporting the country's economic recovery. The Bank is also a leading member of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF), Greece's sovereign wealth fund, which was established to support the stability of the banking system during the country's financial crisis.

NBG is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) and is a constituent of the ATHEX Composite Index. The Bank's market capitalization at the end of 2015 was €12.6 billion. NBG has a broad international network with offices in Athens, London, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing.