UNALALTR — UNION BANK SH.A.
UNALALTR is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNION BANK SH.A. in TIRANA, Albania — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UNALALTR is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNION BANK SH.A. in TIRANA, Albania. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNION BANK SH.A. |
| Country | Albania (AL) |
| Location Code | TR |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code UNALALTR belong to?
The SWIFT code UNALALTR identifies UNION BANK SH.A. in TIRANA, Albania. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code UNALALTR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UNALALTR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UNAL) represent the bank code for UNION BANK SH.A.; characters 5-6 (AL) indicate the country code for Albania; characters 7-8 (TR) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code UNALALTR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UNALALTR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TR' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code UNALALTR instead of UNALALTR?
Yes. The 8-character code UNALALTR represents the primary headquarters of UNION BANK SH.A.. The 11-character code UNALALTR targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UNALALTR (or UNALALTRXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UNALALTR?
The physical address registered for UNALALTR is: FLOOR 13 BULVARDI ZOGU I, KATESH PERBALLE STACIONIT TE TRENIT, 1016, TIRANA, Albania. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).