Snappi Joins the Youth Pass Financial Aid Program
Snappi empowers Greek youth with €150 digital prepaid cards as part of the government’s Youth Pass initiative, open until May 15.
Athens, Greece, 7 April 2025 – The application period for the Youth Pass financial aid program has begun and lasts till May 15th, offering support to Greek tax residents aged 18 and 19. Snappi, the first Greek neobank licensed by the European Central Bank (ECB), is proud to participate in this governmental initiative by offering digital prepaid cards worth €150 to eligible Youth Pass applicants.
These prepaid cards can be used exclusively at businesses operating in the culture, tourism, and transport sectors—sectors central to Greece’s identity and economy.
Gabriella Kindert, CEO of Snappi said: “At Snappi, our mission is to unlock potential. The Youth Pass is an excellent initiative, and we’re delighted to facilitate it—because every dream and bright future begins with a first step, given by chance. The Youth Pass is that chance: toward new ideas, new people, and new horizons. A new beginning, with us.”
Snappi, a joint initiative between Piraeus Financial Holdings and Natech, is here to help the next generation begin their financial journey with the right tools. A prepaid card is the perfect way to introduce young people to modern banking—where everything is easier, more transparent, and stress-free. As a neobank, Snappi is reshaping financial well-being by offering a banking experience that is simple, personalized, and designed to create real-life value.
The company’s mission focuses on financial inclusion—banking the unbanked, helping users build positive credit histories, and leveraging modern tech and machine learning to provide credit access to those previously excluded from the system.
By simplifying financial life, Snappi gives users more time for what truly matters—their passions and experiences. That’s also the purpose of the Youth Pass: to empower young people while supporting Greece’s cultural and tourism industries.
Snappi opened its waitlist on March 17th and is preparing for its official launch in Q2 2025.
About Snappi
Snappi is the first European neobank headquartered in Greece, combining the trustworthiness of traditional banking with the agility and innovation of fintech. Fully licensed by the European Central Bank, Snappi will provide the full suite of traditional banking products and services, including: accounts, virtual & physical cards, BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later); 24/7 human customer support; a fully digital, user-friendly experience focused on accessibility, transparency, and financial empowerment. Snappi is a joint initiative between Piraeus Financial Holdings—an Athens Stock Exchange-listed company and parent entity of Piraeus Bank—and Natech, a leading fintech specializing in core banking software solutions.
About Piraeus Financial Holdings
Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. is a financial holdings company, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, and the parent company of the banking institution “Piraeus Bank S.A.”. The key subsidiary of Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. is Piraeus Bank S.A., it is headquartered in Athens, generates 99% of the Group’s revenues, and has approximately 7.4 thousand employees. The Piraeus Group’s total assets stood at €80.0billion as of 31.12.2024.
About Natech
Natech Banking Solutions, the #1 banking technology platform in Southern Europe, empowers ambitious financial institutions to successfully grow and compete against industry giants. With a modular, API-driven ecosystem, Natech enables institutions to rapidly launch financial products, modernize operations, and scale efficiently. The company maintains a 100% customer retention rate and is behind Snappi Bank, a digital-only bank driving innovation in Banking-as-a-Service. Headquartered in the emerging technology hub of Ioannina, Greece, Natech serves financial institutions across Europe with future-proof, cost-effective banking technology.
