OPEKA issues supplementary Child Allowance payments in Greece

The Organization of Provisonal Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA) has issued a supplementary payment for the Child Allowance (A21) as of Friday, October 9, 2026. This payment follows the completion of a computerized verification and settlement process for submitted applications.

The supplementary disbursement covers 49,545 beneficiaries who had submitted timely applications, totaling 7,671,724.02 euros. With this addition, the total amount for the fourth installment of the allowance reaches 78,256,511.17 euros.

Year-to-date statistics for 2026 show 623,255 total applications submitted, with 494,788 approved and 124,155 rejected. The approved applications correspond to 852,024 children. OPEKA is continuing to process applications currently under review, which may be included in the November 2026 payment cycle. The platform remains open for new applications or modifications until November 13, 2026, at 18:00.