SWIFT/BIC code SGSBALTXXXX
SGSBALTXXXX belongs to Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SGSBALTXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SGSBALTX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tirana |
| Country | Albania |
The way the Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SGSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code SGSBALTXXXX?
SGSBALTXXXX identifies the main office of Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania. It is the code to use when a payment to Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. does not need a specific branch.
Does Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SGSBALTXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. in Albania, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is SGSBALTX and SGSBALTXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SGSBALTX is the short version of SGSBALTXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. in Tirana.
What happens if I enter SGSBALTXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SGSBALTXXXX against the details from Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a. before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SGSBALTXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Albania uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SGSBALTXXXX stand for?
SGSB is the bank code of Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a., AL stands for Albania, TX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.