Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Union Bank sh.a?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Union Bank sh.a is UNALALTR. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Union Bank sh.a?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Union Bank sh.a, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code UNALALTR (Tirana, Albania) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Union Bank sh.a a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Union Bank sh.a is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code UNALALTR mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code UNALALTR: "UNAL" is the institution code identifying Union Bank sh.a, "AL" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Albania, and "TR" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

UNALALTR

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