SWIFT/BIC code SHQHALT1XXX
SHQHALT1XXX belongs to Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHQHALT1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHQHALT1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tirana |
| Country | Albania |
The way the Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHQH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- T1 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SHQHALT1XXX?
SHQHALT1XXX identifies the main office of Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania. It is the code to use when a payment to Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. does not need a specific branch.
Is SHQHALT1 and SHQHALT1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SHQHALT1 is the 8-character version of SHQHALT1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. in Tirana.
What do I need to send money to an account at Posta Shqiptare Sh.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SHQHALT1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Albania is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SHQHALT1XXX stand for?
SHQH is the bank code of Posta Shqiptare Sh.a., AL is the ISO code of Albania, T1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SHQHALT1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. in Albania, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Posta Shqiptare Sh.a. take in Albania?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.