SWIFT/BIC code UNALALTRXXX
UNALALTRXXX belongs to Union Bank Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNALALTRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNALALTR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union Bank Sh.a. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tirana |
| Country | Albania |
How the Union Bank Sh.a. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNAL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TR 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/BIC code UNALALTRXXX?
The code UNALALTRXXX belongs to the head office of Union Bank Sh.a. in Tirana, Albania. It is the code to use when a payment to Union Bank Sh.a. does not need a specific branch.
Does Union Bank Sh.a. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNALALTRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Union Bank Sh.a. in Albania, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of UNALALTRXXX mean?
UNAL is the bank code of Union Bank Sh.a., AL stands for Albania, TR is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Union Bank Sh.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNALALTRXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Albania is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is UNALALTR and UNALALTRXXX the same code?
Yes. UNALALTR is the 8-character version of UNALALTRXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Union Bank Sh.a. in Tirana.
How long does a transfer to Union Bank Sh.a. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.