Piraeus Bank review
Updated September 28, 2026 · AssureCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Piraeus Bank suits Greek customers who would rather arrange cover at a branch than on a comparison site, though its premium sits well above the site median of €8.37. Health cover reaches 500,000 EUR maximum annual limit with an excess of €1,500, and hospital treatment is settled direct in Greece.
Key facts
- Best for
- Greek bank customers wanting health cover with monthly payments and branch claims.
- Premium from
- €79.90 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Insurance types
- Auto, Home, Health (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Monthly payments
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Excess from
- €1,500 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Cover limit
- 500,000 EUR maximum annual limit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Claims channels
- Direct settlement by NN Hellas in contracted private hospitals in Greece, 24-hour medical service call center 210 9551055, Piraeus Bank branch (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Age range
- 3 months to 65 years (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- PIRAEUS BANK Société Anonyme (S.A.) (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Greece (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 1916 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Monthly
- Official website
- piraeusbank.gr
Pros and cons
Pros
- Claims run through direct settlement by NN Hellas in contracted private hospitals in Greece, 24 hour medical service call center 210 9551055 and Piraeus Bank branch, so treatment in contracted private hospitals in Greece is settled direct.
- The health plan runs on a monthly model, monthly, and monthly payments are available.
- Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, covering phone, chat and a help centre.
- The group traces its history to 1916, so the branch network and the cover sit with the same bank.
Cons
- The entry premium is €79.90, above the site median of €8.37.
- Cover is limited to auto, home and health, so life, travel and pet cover are not listed.
- An excess of €1,500 applies to health claims, so short treatments can fall under it.
Who it suits
- Greek bank customers who want health cover handled through an existing branch relationship.
- People who prefer monthly payments to a single annual premium on health cover.
- Families treating in private hospitals in Greece who value direct settlement over a wide policy list.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not Good Sam Insurance Agency readers, who want auto, home and renters rather than the narrower auto, home and health.
- Not bunq readers, priced at a premium of €0 against €79.90 here.
- Not Euroasia Insurance readers, whose auto premium of UZS 60,000 sits in a different market.
How Piraeus Bank compares
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Where Piraeus Bank is available
- Available
- Greece
- Licence in Greece
- Bank of Greece (MiCA CASP 213800OYHR1MPQ5VJL60), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Greece
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Piraeus Bank policy cost?+
Cover starts at a premium of €79.90. The site median for the same measure is €8.37, and listed brands run from €0 to €3,431.08, so this entry price sits above the typical starting point. Auto and home premiums are quoted separately.
Can I pay for Piraeus Bank cover monthly?+
Monthly payments are available, and the health plan runs on a monthly model, monthly. That spreads the premium across the year rather than asking for it as a single payment, and it matches the wider market, where 100% of listed brands use a monthly model.
Who regulates Piraeus Bank?+
Piraeus Bank is supervised in Greece by the Bank of Greece, and its headquarters country is GR. The legal entity is PIRAEUS BANK Société Anonyme (S.A.). The bank sells its insurance lines through its branch network rather than as a standalone insurance brand.
What does the Piraeus Bank health plan pay out?+
The health plan pays up to 500,000 EUR maximum annual limit in a year, with an excess of €1,500 applied to claims. Medical treatment in contracted private hospitals in Greece is settled directly by NN Hellas, so the payout goes to the hospital for covered treatment.
How do I make a claim on a Piraeus Bank health policy?+
Claims run through direct settlement by NN Hellas in contracted private hospitals in Greece, 24 hour medical service call center 210 9551055 and Piraeus Bank branch. You can go to a Piraeus Bank branch, call the medical service line, or let NN Hellas settle treatment directly in contracted private hospitals in Greece. A round-the-clock medical line means treatment can be arranged outside banking hours.
What kinds of insurance does Piraeus Bank sell?+
The listed lines are auto, home and health. That is a short personal range rather than a full broker catalogue, so travel, pet and life cover are not part of what is listed here. Good Sam Insurance Agency, for comparison, covers auto, home and renters.
How can I get help from Piraeus Bank?+
Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so help is available by phone, chat or through the help centre. Phone and chat both sit above the share of listed brands offering them, at 90.9% and 40.3% respectively, making the phone line the mainstream route.
Who can be covered by the Piraeus Bank health plan?+
The health plan covers ages 3 months to 65 years, so infants and older adults can both be enrolled. Children can be added from early infancy, and an upper age limit applies, which matters if you are weighing cover for a parent.
Sources
- esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Licences
“ae_homeMemberState=GR”
- piraeusbank.gr/en/individuals checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“"Call us: 210 32 88 000" and "select the chat icon from the main menu" (Virtual Assistant in Piraeus e-banking and the Piraeus app), with a Support / Guides and Procedures hub”
- piraeusbank.gr/en/individuals/banking-products-and-servic... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Premium from, Insurance types
“Focus on You (outpatient programme, NN Hellas): "Affordable cost, premiums per year: EUR 79.90 regardless of age"”
- piraeusbank.gr/en/individuals/banking-products-and-servic... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Excess from, Age range, Pricing model, Monthly payments, Claims channels, Cover limit
“"Client participation in hospitalisation costs EUR 1,500 per year"”
- piraeusgroup.gr/en/the-group/istorikh-diadromh-omiloy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“"Piraeus Bank was founded in 1916 and today holds a leading position in the Greek banking market"”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Provider type.
Piraeus Bank
Greek bank customers wanting health cover with monthly payments and branch claims.