SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1ELX
STANALT1ELX belongs to Bank of Albania in Elbasan, Albania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STANALT1ELX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STANALT1 |
| Branch code | ELX |
| Bank | Bank of Albania |
| Branch | Dega Elbasan |
| City | Elbasan |
| Country | Albania |
The way the Bank of Albania SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STAN 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.
- ELX 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 is behind SWIFT code STANALT1ELX?
The code STANALT1ELX belongs to Dega Elbasan, a unit of Bank of Albania in Elbasan, Albania. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Albania?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank of Albania got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Albania in Albania, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Albania.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Albania?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1ELX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Albania uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in STANALT1ELX mean?
STAN is the institution code of Bank of Albania, AL is the ISO code of Albania, T1 is the location code and ELX is the code of the branch Dega Elbasan.
Can I use STANALT1 instead of STANALT1ELX?
STANALT1 points to the head office of Bank of Albania, while STANALT1ELX is Dega Elbasan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention STANALT1ELX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.