What is the Albania IBAN format?

Albania IBANs start with AL, followed by 2 check digits, then a 24-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Albania is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Albania IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Albania IBAN?

A Albania IBAN is 28 characters long.

28-character IBAN · ALL Albanian Lek

A Albania IBAN is 28 characters long and always begins with the country code AL, followed by two check digits. The next 3 characters are the Bank Code. This is followed by the Branch Code (4 characters). The remaining 16 characters identify the individual account number. The Albania IBAN uses the ALL (Albanian Lek) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

ALL

Albanian Lek

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

AL47 2121 1009 0000 0002 3569 8741

AL Country

47 Check Digits

212 Bank Code

1100 Branch Code

9 National Check Digit

0000000235698741 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	AL
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	47
5–7	3	Bank Code	n	212
8–11	4	Branch Code	n	1100
12–12	1	National Check Digit	n	9
13–28	16	Account Number	c	0000000235698741

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Albania IBAN

Paste a Albania IBAN below to check it.

Albania IBAN Regex Pattern

^AL\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}[A-Z0-9]{16}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^AL\\d{2}\\d{3}\\d{4}\\d{1}[A-Z0-9]{16}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Albania IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^AL\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}[A-Z0-9]{16}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Albania IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^AL\d{2}\d{3}\d{4}\d{1}[A-Z0-9]{16}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Albania IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Albania IBAN

Albania accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (3n) + Branch Code (4n) + Check Digit (1n) + Account Number (16c). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Albania IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Albania banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Albania

Albania is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (28 characters, starts with AL)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Albania is not SEPA. Always include the BIC/SWIFT code when sending. Transfers typically take 2–5 business days. The Albanian banking system uses a national check digit embedded in the account number.

Compare transfer services for Albania

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Bank of Albania

https://www.bankofalbania.org ↗

Andorra →

Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 28 chars
Country Code: AL
Currency: ALL
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 8n16c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2009