1 Alpha Bank
2 Banka Kombetare Tregtare
3 Banka Popullore
4 Credins Bank
5 Credit Bank of Albania
6 EMPORIKI Bank
7 First Investment Bank
8 International Commercial Bank
9 Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania
10 Veneto Bank
11 National Bank of Greece
12 Procredit Bank
13 Raiffeisen
14 Tirana Bank
15 Union Bank
16 United Bank of Albania
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List of Commercial Banks in Albania
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 19, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Albania hosts around 12 licensed commercial banks operating with domestic and foreign capital, including major players like BKT, Credins, Raiffeisen, Intesa Sanpaolo, OTP, Procredit, ABI, Tirana Bank, Union Bank, United Bank of Albania. (bankofalbania.org)
- Some banks listed in older sources—like Alpha Bank, Emporiki Bank, Credit Bank of Albania, International Commercial Bank, Veneto Bank, National Bank of Greece—are now defunct. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The licensed banks reflect universal, SME, retail, business and corporate banking segments, serving diverse customer needs. (thebanks.eu)
- Banking supervision and licensing are managed by the Bank of Albania. (bankofalbania.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial banks currently operate in Albania?
As of now, approximately 12 commercial banks are licensed and operating in Albania. ([bankofalbania.org](https://www.bankofalbania.org/Supervision/Licensed_institutions/Banks/?utm_source=openai))
Which are the largest banks in Albania?
Major banks by assets include Banka Kombëtare Tregtare (BKT), Credins Bank, Raiffeisen, Intesa Sanpaolo, and OTP Bank. ([thebanks.eu](https://thebanks.eu/countries/Albania/major_banks?utm_source=openai))
Are all banks listed in older sources still active?
No—several banks such as Alpha Bank, Emporiki Bank, Credit Bank of Albania, International Commercial Bank, Veneto Bank, and National Bank of Greece are now defunct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_banks_in_Albania?utm_source=openai))
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