{"id":12491,"date":"2026-03-18T13:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/izibiz.pl\/?p=12491"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:39:57","slug":"account-blocking-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/izibiz.pl\/en\/account-blocking-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Account Blocking in Poland: 10 Ways to Avoid It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blocking a corporate account\u00a0in Poland is not just an inconvenience \u2013 it is a blow to the financial stability of your business that can paralyse its operations. It is important to understand: an account can be blocked not only due to actual violations but also because of simple carelessness, incorrectly prepared documents, or a transaction that appears too \u201csuspicious\u201d. A missed call from the bank\u2019s support team during a transaction can also lead to a block.<\/p>\n

In this article, we have gathered complete information: who in Poland has the right to block your account, for what reasons, and – most importantly – 10 practical tips on how to avoid it. The material is based on current Polish legal requirements and real\u2011life experience of entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\u2696\ufe0f Who Can Block a Company Account in Poland?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before discussing protection, you need to know the \u201cenemy\u201d by sight. Several entities have the right to block funds in an account, each with its own powers.<\/p>\n

1. Blocking by the bank \u2013 the most common reason<\/strong><\/p>\n

A distinction should be made between a temporary block of access to the account or internet banking, which may occur due to repeated incorrect entry of a password or SMS codes, and a freeze of funds and the account itself by a bank decision. In the first situation, a visit to the bank or a call to support for identity verification is sufficient. The second case is a more complex procedure.<\/p>\n

Under Article 106a of the Banking Law, a bank has the right to block an account on its own if it suspects that the funds in it may originate from criminal or illegal sources (fraud, money laundering). This is done within the framework of internal AML (Anti\u2011Money Laundering) controls. In 2015, EU Directive 2015\/849 was adopted, regulating requirements for financial institutions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. It obliged banks to implement enhanced customer due diligence measures and transaction monitoring.<\/p>\n

2. Creditors and the court bailiff (komornik<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the company has unpaid debts, the creditor may go to court. After obtaining a court decision with an enforcement clause (klauzula wykonalno\u015bci<\/em>), the court bailiff (komornik<\/em>) steps in. The bailiff sends an official notice to the bank to seize the account for debt collection. The bank is obliged to block the funds for up to 7 calendar days, after which it must transfer them to the bailiff.<\/p>\n

3. State authorities (KAS, US, ZUS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

State authorities that have the power to order the bank to block an account include:<\/p>\n