IBAN
IBAN in Albania
A Albania IBAN has 28 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 28 characters
- Starts with
- AL
- Example (electronic)
- AL47212110090000000235698741
- Example (print)
- AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741
- SEPA
- No — SWIFT or local routes
- Bank code
- 3 digits, positions 5–7
Structure, field by field
AL47212110090000000235698741
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | AL |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 47 |
| 5–7 | Bank code | 3 | digits | 212 |
| 8–11 | Branch code | 4 | digits | 1100 |
| 12–12 | National check digit | 1 | digits | 9 |
| 13–28 | Account number | 16 | letters or digits | 0000000235698741 |
Check or calculate a Albania IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, the calculator above builds the IBAN — but confirm the result with the beneficiary.
SWIFT codes for banks in Albania →Questions
- How many characters is a Albania IBAN?
- 28, always starting with AL. In print it is written in groups of four: AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741.
- Can I pay a Albania IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Albania is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT (or a local route), and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Albania?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.