SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1KOX

STANALT1KOX belongs to Bank of Albania in Korce, Albania.

STANALT1KOX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSTANALT1KOX
8-character codeSTANALT1
Branch codeKOX
BankBank of Albania
BranchDega Korca
CityKorce
CountryAlbania

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.
KOX 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1KOX?

The code STANALT1KOX belongs to Dega Korca, part of Bank of Albania in Korce, Albania. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Albania?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1KOX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Albania is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of STANALT1KOX stand for?

STAN is the institution code of Bank of Albania, AL is the ISO code of Albania, T1 is the code for the city or region and KOX is the code of the branch Dega Korca.

Can I use STANALT1 instead of STANALT1KOX?

STANALT1 is the main office of Bank of Albania, while STANALT1KOX is Dega Korca. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention STANALT1KOX.

How long does a transfer to Bank of Albania take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Has Bank of Albania got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Albania in Albania, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.