ΙΚΕ, ΕΠΕ or ΑΕ — receive GBP from UK clients, hold EUR natively, send SEPA across Europe. Shipping, tourism and IT companies especially welcome. Open fully online in 24 hours. No UK address required.
Whether you invoice UK clients in GBP, pay UK suppliers, or need to collect GBP for shipping contracts, IT services or tourism bookings — one account covers it all without losing on conversion.
Get a real UK sort code and account number. UK customers pay you like a local — no SWIFT fees, no conversion losses, no delays waiting for international wires to clear.
Send Faster Payments and CHAPS directly from your GBP balance. Stop converting EUR at your Greek bank's rate before every UK invoice — pay suppliers directly and efficiently.
Greece uses the euro natively. Your EUR wallet carries a dedicated IBAN. Send SEPA payments to EU counterparties at flat rates across 36 European countries — no FX needed.
Keep EUR and GBP balances simultaneously. Convert only when you choose — not every time you receive or send. Ideal for shipping companies managing USD, EUR and GBP contracts at once.
Keep UK GBP revenue clean and distinct for accounting. Integrations with Xero and QuickBooks included — no manual reconciliation between Greek and UK financial records.
Issue cards for UK trips, trade events, software subscriptions or agent fees billed in GBP. Spend directly from your GBP balance — no surprise conversion charges on your statement.
GBP payments within the UK in seconds, 24/7. The standard for paying UK suppliers and receiving from UK customers — instant and free for recipients.
BACS for bulk payroll and direct debits. CHAPS for same-day high-value GBP transfers with guaranteed settlement — essential for large UK transactions.
Greece is a full EUR and SEPA member. Send euros across 36 European countries — SEPA Instant delivers in under 10 seconds to EU counterparties, suppliers and partners.
International wire transfers to 200+ countries. Especially useful for Greek shipping companies receiving USD freight payments or paying port agents in non-EUR/GBP currencies.
Complete the application on your phone or computer from anywhere in Greece. Enter your Αριθμός ΓΕΜΗ, company details, director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes.
Upload your ελληνικό διαβατήριο (Greek passport) or ταυτότητα (identity card) and complete a short liveness check via your camera. No branch visit, no notarisation, no apostille required.
Once approved, you receive your UK sort code, account number, and IBANs for GBP and EUR. Send your first payment the same day your account is activated.
Prepare these before starting. A complete application means faster approval — typically same day.
Ελληνικό διαβατήριο (Greek passport) or ταυτότητα (Greek identity card) accepted. Must be current — not expired.
Bank statement or utility bill in your name, dated within 3 months. Your Greek home address is fine — no UK address required from any director or shareholder.
The Πιστοποιητικό ΓΕΜΗ confirming your Αριθμός ΓΕΜΗ (GEMI number) and company registration details. Note: Greek documents issued in Greek may require a certified English translation — if needed, the compliance team will advise you during the review process.
Details and ID for all persons owning 25% or more of the company. Required under UK AML regulations for all accounts opened by non-UK entities.
Brief description of what your company does, who your customers are, and why you need a UK account. Be specific — vague answers slow the review. Shipping companies should mention UK ports or agents; IT companies should reference UK client contracts.
Greek company, UK account. Online application, 24-hour approval, EUR + GBP + SEPA and more currencies from day one.
Open Your UK Account →Payment services provided by Gemba Finance Limited (FCA FRN: 804853). ARIDANG acts as an introducer.