Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a is SGSBALTX. 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 Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Raiffeisen 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 — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SGSBALTX mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SGSBALTX: "SGSB" is the institution code identifying Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a, "AL" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Albania, and "TX" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a?

Accepted Answer

Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a is owned by Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a banking group based in Austria. Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a is registered in Albania as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Austria.

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