18 banks to join "The Family 500+" programme

On March 15, 18 banks have signed a letter of intent for a cooperation in the field of applications for "The Family 500+" government programme. The list of lenders includes Bank Pocztowy, PKO Bank Polski, mBank, ING Bank Śląski, Bank Zachodni WBK, Getin Noble Bank, Deutsche Bank Polska, Bank Millennium, Raiffeisen Bank Polska, Bank Pekao, Bank BPH, Alior Bank, FM Bank PBP, Bank SMART, Credit Agricole Bank Polska, The Cooperative Banking Group (Spółdzielcza Grupa Bankowa), BOŚ (Bank Ochrony Środowiska), BPS Group (Bank Polskiej Spółdzielczości), BHW (Bank Handlowy). "The Family 500+" runs from April 1, 2016. The programme will provide support for lower-income families (educational provision of PLN 500) and tackle Poland's demographic problems. The officials state, that programme is still open to all banks that meet safety requirements.