Tirana Bank SWIFT code is the official international identifier for Tirana Bank Sh.A. The 8-character version is TIRBALTR, while the extended 11-character format is TIRBALTRXXX. Sometimes it may appear as TIRBALTR XXX, but the correct form is always TIRBALTRXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Tirana Bank, Floor 4, Ibrahim Rugova Street, Tirana, Albania.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four parts:
- TIRB → bank code (Tirana Bank)
- AL → country code (Albania)
- TR → location code (Tirana)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this structure, TIRBALTR identifies Tirana Bank in Tirana. Adding XXX makes it the complete 11-character head-office SWIFT code: TIRBALTRXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: TIRBALTR
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: TIRBALTRXXX
- Bank: Tirana Bank Sh.A.
- Address: Floor 4, Ibrahim Rugova Street, Tirana, Albania
- Usage: International transfers to or from Tirana Bank Albania accounts
When to use it
Use the Tirana Bank SWIFT code whenever you are sending money internationally to a Tirana Bank account or receiving funds from abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing the SWIFT code with spaces (always use TIRBALTRXXX, not “TIRBALTR XXX”).
- Confusing Tirana Bank Albania with banks of similar name in the region.
- Using the 8-character version when the 11-character code is required.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Tirana Bank SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full account name and Tirana Bank account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: TIRBALTR (8-character) or TIRBALTRXXX (11-character).
- Provide the official address: Floor 4, Ibrahim Rugova Street, Tirana, Albania.
- Select your transfer currency (EUR, USD, GBP, etc.).
- Decide who pays the transfer charges (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Clearly state the purpose of the transfer (e.g., business, remittance, tuition).
- Double-check all transfer details before submitting.
- Save your transfer confirmation and share the reference number with the beneficiary.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s details correct
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (TIRBALTR or TIRBALTRXXX)
✔ Bank address provided if required
✔ Purpose of payment clearly indicated
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
By using the Tirana Bank SWIFT code correctly, you ensure that your international transfers are processed securely, efficiently, and without delays.
