IBAN
IBAN in Albania
28 characters, starting with AL. Structure, example and how to check it.
- Length
- 28 characters
- Country code
- AL
- SEPA area
- No
- Example
- AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741
Length, check digits and structure are correct. This does not prove that the account exists or belongs to a given person.
Structure of the Albania IBAN (AL)
| Positions | Length | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 2 | letters | AL Country code |
| 3–4 | 2 | digits | 47 IBAN check digits |
| 5–7 | 3 | digits | 212 Bank code |
| 8–11 | 4 | digits | 1100 Branch code |
| 12–12 | 1 | digits | 9 National check digit |
| 13–28 | 16 | letters or digits | 0000000235698741 Account number |
How to check an IBAN from Albania
Count the characters: a Albania IBAN always has 28. Make sure it starts with AL, then paste it in the checker above: it verifies the two check digits with the mod 97 algorithm and the national structure. A single mistyped character is enough to make the check fail.
The IBAN (International Bank Account Number) identifies a bank account in an unambiguous way across borders. It starts with a two-letter country code, followed by two check digits and the national account number, which contains the bank code, often a branch code, and the account itself. Its length depends on the country: 15 characters in Norway, 27 in Italy and France, up to 33 in Russia.
Questions
How long is an IBAN in Albania?
An IBAN in Albania has 28 characters, always starting with the country code AL followed by two check digits.
What does an IBAN from Albania look like?
A valid example is AL47212110090000000235698741. The real IBAN of an account is printed on the bank statement and shown in the banking app.
Is Albania part of SEPA?
No. Albania is outside the Single Euro Payments Area: transfers in euros go through the SWIFT network, with correspondent banks and longer timing.
Can I receive euros from Albania with iSwiss Pay?
Yes. The iSwiss Pay euro account has a Finnish IBAN and receives SEPA transfers from every bank in the area, including Albania, usually within one working day.
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