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For 5th consecutive year the information technology magazine RAM ranked winbank internet one of the best e-banking service «Êïñõöáßá åðßäïóç 2006» among 14 Greek banks. The evaluation was based on 11 criteria: web site content, easy navigation, site security, available transactions and services, remittances, credit cards, other banking products (loans, visa direct etc), available printing option for all transactions, stock market, service availability and support.
winbank internet service was distinguished mainly for its user friendliness and completeness, the products it supports, the easy navigation and information presentation, winbank alert functionality, the support of credit cards and accounts and their available transactions, remittances, alias creation function, the revolutionary service of electronic payments winbank easypay and for its availability. 
The best e-banking service among the 14 Greek banks.
The PC World magazine assesses 14 e-banking and 6 m-banking services in Greece in its annual "e-banking special" (November 2006) and ranks Piraeus Bank first. winbank internet had the highest score (87) followed by Eurobank (83.9), Alpha Bank (82.7) and Egnatia bank (79,3).
The magazine specifically writes: "An excellent proposal not falling short in any point".
According to the same magazine, winbank internet "is distinguished for the large number of supported functionalities and some additional applications that make the difference".
The 5 principal assessment categories are:
1. Preliminary procedures: Pprocedures required to obtain and activate the access codes
2. Supported functions: The functionalities and transactions available to users
3. Ease of use: Navigation and availability of additional applications facilitating users
4. Security: Bank provided solutions
5. Assistance: Customer communication and assistance methods applied by the Bank
Piraeus Bank's m-banking stands out for its speed, supported functions and possibility of money transfers to banks within and outside Greece.
For the 6th consecutive year winbank services are distinguished for their innovation, quality and multitude of different useful supported functionalities and application.
The innovative e-banking solutions, the completeness of available transactions and possibilities, the ease of use, and functional and useful applications are key features that make winbank services unique and special at local and global levels. winbank services have been acknowledged by the reputed magazines European Banking Technology Awards and Global Finance (coming first in the "Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks" category in Greece).
The main e-banking services development principles adopted by Piraeus Bank are innovation, ease-of-use, functionality and, certainly, implementation of effective customer service methods via the Banks alternative networks.
Global Finance qualifies winbank as the "best electronic banking for businesses in Greece"
The "winbank internet business" service of Piraeus Bank was awarded first place at the annual competition "WORLD'S BEST INTERNET BANKS" organized for the 7th consecutive year by the internationally acknowledged Global Finance magazine. The "winbank internet business" ranked first in the category "Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Banks" in Greece.
The basic criteria for the assessment of services were the following:
- Strategy for the development and supply of products and services to customers
- Range of available banking products, services and transactions
- Design and functionality of corporate webpages
- Benefits to customers from the use of the service
Moreover, this category included also an assessment of the techniques applied by each Bank in terms of customer solicitation and retention, growth rate of the customer base, cross sales, supply of competitive products, and security measures put in place both internally and externally, for the protection of the Bank and its customers.
The Global Finance magazine is sold in 168 countries and covers a wide range of subjects on economy, investments, technology, etc.
The innovation and pioneer design of "winbank" electronic banking services are two of the main features that make them rank first in assessments and customer preference.
The "winbank" electronic banking services of Piraeus Bank - ISO 9001:2000 accredited - have been awarded 25 prizes by Greek and international bodies from 2000 to date. After the "European Banking Technology Awards" (1st place in 2005), Global Finance is the second international body to award a top distinction to Piraeus Bank.
 winbank internet and winbank mobile electronic services have once again gained the first place!
PC Labs, the most advanced technology testing laboratory in Greece, ranked winbank internet as the top provider among 12 e-banking services.
PC Magazine (06/2006 issue), in its annual e-banking review, stated:
"E-banking is coming to maturity year by year, just like the old wine, and it becomes friendlier and easier for the user. From the comfort of your own office or home and through your internet browser you can discover many banking advantages and conveniences of which you were probably unaware"
In this year's review, the categories taken into consideration were Available Services (45%), Ease of Use (20% with 8 assessment criteria), Security (25% with 10 assessment criteria) and Technical Support (10% with 3 assessment criteria).
Piraeus Bank's winbank internet service scored a total of 14.82 points, achieving the first place! The subsequent positions were occupied by EUROBANK, Alpha Bank, Egnatia Bank and Emporiki Bank.
This is the 24th distinction that winbank e-services receive since 2000 and the 1st in 2006.
The elements that set winbank apart from the competition were the implementation quality of all transactions, the high security features and the broad range of available payments.
Winbank is leading the electronic service sector in the Greek market. It is distinguished by its technological advantage, the broad range of available transactions, the user friendliness and its superior functionality, which we continuously enhance and improve in order to maintain its leadership and innovative character.
Our services are designed and implemented on the principle of improving our customers' satisfaction. During our Customer Satisfaction survey on April, the customer satisfaction rate reached an astounding 92%.
winbank services offer unique advantages!
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