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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM F-X

APPOINTMENT OF AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS AND UNDERTAKING

A.
Name of issuer or person filing ("Filer"):
         
ALPHA BANK A.E.
         
B.
(1)
This is [check one]:
         
 
[X]
an original filing for the Filer.
         
 
[  ]
an amended filing for the Filer.
         
 
(2)
Check the following box if you are filing the Form F-X in paper in accordance with Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(9)  £
         
C.
Identify the filing in conjunction with which this Form is being filed:
         
 
Name of registrant:
ALPHA BANK A.E.
         
 
Form type:
Form CB
         
 
File Number (if known):
Not applicable
         
 
Filed by:
ALPHA BANK A.E.
         
 
Date Filed:
October 6, 2011 (concurrent with filing of Form CB)
 
(if filed concurrently, so indicate)
   
         
D.
The Filer is incorporated or organized under the laws of:
         
Greece
         
         
 
and has its principal place of business at:
         
40, Stadiou Street
Athens J3 102 52
tel: 0030 210 3264125/00302103264182
         
E.
The Filer designates and appoints:
         
CT Corporation System
111 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10011
tel: (212) 894-8940
         
  as the agent ("the Agent") of the Filer upon whom may be served any process, pleadings, subpoenas, or other papers in:
   
 
(a)
Any investigation or administrative proceeding conducted by the Commission; and


 
 

 


 
(b)
Any civil suit or action brought against the Filer or to which the Filer has been joined as defendant or respondent, in any appropriate court in any place subject to the jurisdiction of any state or of the United States, or of any of its territories or possessions, or of the District of Columbia, where the investigation, proceeding or cause of action arises out of or relates to or concerns any offering made or purported to be made in connection with the securities registered or qualified by the Filer on Form CB on the date hereof or any purchases or sales of any security in connection therewith. The Filer stipulates and agrees that any such civil suit or action or administrative proceeding may be commenced by service of process upon, and that service of an administrative subpoena shall be effected by service upon such agent for service of process, and that the service as aforesaid shall be taken and held in all courts and administrative tribunals to be valid and binding as if personal service thereof had been made.
         
F.
The Filer stipulates and agrees to appoint a successor agent for service of process and file an amended Form F-X if the Filer discharges the Agent or the Agent is unwilling or unable to accept service on behalf of the Filer at any time until six years have elapsed following the date the Filer has ceased reporting under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The Filer further undertakes to advise the Commission promptly of any change to the Agent's name or address during such period by amendment of this form, referencing the file number of the relevant form in conjunction with which the amendment is being filed.
         
G.
The Filer undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquires made by the Commission staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the Commission staff, information relating to the Form CB, the securities to which the Form CB relates and the transactions in such securities.
         
 
The Filer certifies that it has duly caused this power of attorney, consent, stipulation and agreement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Athens, Greece on October 6, 2011.



   
ALPHA BANK A.E.
 
       
       
       
       
 
By:
/s/ Mr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos 
 
   
Name:  Mr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos
 
   
Title:    Assistant Manager, Investor Relations
 


 
By:
/s/ Ms. Stella Staka
 
   
Name:  Ms. Stella Staka
 
   
Title:    Investor Relations Officer, Investor Relations
 




 
 

 

 
This statement has been signed by the following person in the capacity indicated on October 6, 2011.


 
CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
 
(as Agent for Service)
       
       
       
 
By:
/s/  Sohan R. Dindyal
 
   
Name:  Sohan R. Dindyal
 
   
Title:  Vice President