November 2025 pensions begin to be paid this week, with specific categories of retirees being the first to see the money in their bank accounts. Specifically, beneficiaries from the former OAEE, OGA and ETAA funds will be paid first, followed by the remaining retirees, according to the e-EFKA schedule.
November 2025 pensions: When non-employee retirees get paid
Money for November 2025 pensions for non-employee retirees will be accessible through ATMs on Friday, October 24, after 5:00 PM. Although e-EFKA has officially set Monday, October 27 as the payment date, the deposit of amounts into bank accounts takes place on the previous business day. This means that retirees from the former OAEE, OGA and ETAA funds will have access to their money three days earlier than the official date.
November 2025 pensions: Payment schedule for employee retirees
Meanwhile, employee retirees from the former IKA, NAT, Public Sector, DEH, OTE and Banks funds will also be paid earlier due to the October 28th holiday. Specifically, while the scheduled date is Wednesday, October 29, the amounts will be available at ATMs after 5:00 PM on Monday, October 27. The national anniversary therefore affects the schedule, resulting in retirees receiving their payments two days earlier.
Supplementary pensions: Double payment schedule
Additionally, e-EFKA has organized the payments of November 2025 supplementary pensions in two different phases:
- Monday, October 27: Private sector supplementary pensions (employees and non-employees), available at ATMs from Friday, October 24
- Wednesday, October 29: Public sector supplementary pensions, with amounts deposited after 5:00 PM on Monday, October 27
At the same time, on Wednesday, October 29, provisional pensions for the Armed Forces, Security Forces and Fire Service will also be paid.
€250 allowance: Double payment for millions of retirees
It should be noted that next month, more than 1 million retirees will see double amounts in their accounts. In addition to main and supplementary pensions, the special allowance of €250 will also be paid, which presents significant advantages for beneficiaries. The allowance is completely tax-free, unseizable and not subject to offset against public debts. This means retirees will receive the full amount without deductions.
Who is entitled to the €250 allowance
Beyond low-pension recipients, two additional categories of citizens are entitled to the allowance. Recipients of OPEKA disability benefits and beneficiaries of uninsured elderly pensions are included in the program. Unlike low-pension recipients, where age limits of 65 years and specific income and asset criteria apply, the other two categories are not subject to any restrictive criteria. This significantly facilitates the process and ensures broader coverage of needs.
