The Hellenic Bank Association informs card holders on the extension of implementation of increased limit for contactless card payments without the use of PIN
Following the HBA announcement of 26th March 2020, HBA member-banks, consistent to their commitment for continuous assistance in limiting the impact of COVID-19 on public health and trading practice, will maintain until Wednesday, 30th September 2020 the limit of contactless card transactions without the use of PIN at the level of 50 euros.
This measure is temporary and, based on the data to date, since 30th March 2020 when said measure was adopted, the response of the general public was almost unanimous, thus minimizing significantly physical contact of cardholders with the POS keyboard.
All transactions, regardless of the amount, are made contactless, without handing over the card to the employee who performs said transaction. For transactions beyond the amount of 50 euros, the use of PIN at the POS is still requested from the card holder.
In any case, it is kindly reminded to all clients to give the required attention in order to safely store their payment cards and the PIN.
