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List of banks in Albania

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on June 13, 2012

1 min read

· Last updated: December 7, 2018

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Alpha Bank Albania
Bank of Albania
Intesa Sanpaolo
Bank Albania
Credins Bank
Credit Bank of Albania
EMPORIKI Bank (Albania
First Investment
International Commercial Bank (ICB)
Italian Development
Banka Kombetare Tregtare
Procredit Bank
Tirana Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Union Bank Albania
National Bank of Greece
United Bank of Albania

Key Takeaways

Albania’s banking sector comprises one central bank and multiple licensed commercial banks.
There are currently 11–12 commercial banks operating in Albania under Bank of Albania supervision.
Commercial banks include both domestic and foreign-owned entities, offering services like retail, SME and corporate banking.
Deposit insurance protects individual accounts up to approximately €25,931 (around ALL 2.5M) per depositor per bank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the central bank of Albania?

The central bank is the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë), which regulates and supervises all banking activity in the country.

How many commercial banks are currently operating in Albania?

As of 2026, there are 11 to 12 licensed commercial banks operating in Albania under the supervision of the Bank of Albania.

Is there deposit insurance in Albania?

Yes, individual deposits are protected by a deposit guarantee scheme up to €25,931 per depositor per bank.

Are the banks in Albania domestic or foreign-owned?

The sector includes both: domestic banks like Credins and BKT, alongside foreign-controlled banks from countries such as Turkey, Austria, Italy and others.

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