SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1SHX
STANALT1SHX belongs to Bank of Albania in Shkoder, Albania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STANALT1SHX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STANALT1 |
| Branch code | SHX |
| Bank | Bank of Albania |
| Branch | Dega Shkodra |
| City | Shkoder |
| Country | Albania |
How the Bank of Albania SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SHX 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 is behind BIC STANALT1SHX?
STANALT1SHX identifies Dega Shkodra, a unit of Bank of Albania in Shkoder, Albania. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in STANALT1SHX 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 SHX identifies the branch Dega Shkodra.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Albania?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code STANALT1SHX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Albania uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use STANALT1 instead of STANALT1SHX?
STANALT1 is the head office of Bank of Albania, while STANALT1SHX points to Dega Shkodra. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use STANALT1SHX if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Albania in Albania?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank of Albania have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Albania.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.