Our banking connections in the Albania welcomes foreign-owned EU companies, resident or foreign companies, and offshore companies, including trust structures and foundations, to open bank accounts in EUR, GBP, USD. Our bank also offers internet banking, payment cards, trade finance services, investment products, among others. There are no minimum initial deposit or ongoing balance requirements.
Albania banks provides International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN), meaning that businesses and individuals banking in the Albania may enjoy low fees and fast settlements on transactions .
We can help you open business and personal accounts in Albania. Accounts are available for both resident and non-resident companies. We invite you to carefully review their requirements and services to better understand if their banking services meet your needs.Our banking support service is not just a mere introduction to the bank. We assist you in filling out the business questionnaires appropriately and help you understand and provide business details, commercial information and purpose/use of the bank account that a given bank wants to know in order to approve your account application. Banks want certainty and clarity on how the account will be used. Everything must be watertight. We will work with you to make sure there is minimal ‘back and forth’ and a smooth account opening process.
Register company and open bank accounts in Albania
Eligibility Local and Foreign Companies (Including Offshore Companies) Account type and Currency Corporate Current Account (EUR, USD, GBP ) Minimum Initial Deposit N/A Minimum Monthly Average Balance (To Avoid Fall-Below Fee) N/A Online Banking Internet Banking (Web) Cards Mastercard Standard
Mastercard GoldOther Services Trade Finance
Investment Products
Payroll ServicesOnboarding Process (3 to 4 weeks; Remote Account Opening)
We will assist you in filling out the KYC and Business Questionnaires. In addition to your company and identity documents, you will need to provide certain business documentation to support your application such as invoices, letters of intent, contracts, etc.
The Bank’s Relationship Manager will review your documentation. The banker may come back with additional questions or give green-light to your account opening process. This usually takes from 1 to 2 weeks.
Once your account has been pre-approved. You will need to mail certified copies of your corporate and CDD documents.
Once the bank has received the documents, they will proceed to open your bank account. This usually takes from 2 to 3 weeks
You will receive a welcome e-mail from the bank and an SMS confirming the account opening and the bank account details. After 10-15 days, you will receive your Internet Banking credentials and Cards.
Our banking support services include introductions to payment processors and merchant accounts to better support our e-commerce clients. Whether you just need standard credit card processing or specialized services for high-risk processing, we are happy to help you with introductions that can empower your business.
Bank Account opening requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the bank. There might be additional fees charged by the bank itself. Bank account opening is not guaranteed and is subject to the bank policies and compliance department. There might be restrictions on UBO nationalities, business activities and/or jurisdictions. A refund is guaranteed if the account is not successfully opened, but a 15% administrative fee applies.
Account Details
Eligibility International Individuals Account type and Currency Current Account (EUR or USD or GBP ) Minimum Initial Deposit N/A Minimum Monthly Average Balance (To Avoid Fall-Below Fee) N/A Online Banking Internet Banking (Web) Cards (Currency) Mastercard Standard
Mastercard GoldVisa Standard
Visa Gold
Other Services Savings Account
Investment ServicesOnboarding Process (3 to 4 weeks; Remote Account Opening)
We will assist you in filling out the KYC and Business Questionnaires. In addition to your company and identity documents, you will need to provide certain business documentation to support your application such as invoices, letters of intent, contracts, etc.
The Bank’s Relationship Manager will review your documentation. The banker may come back with additional questions or give green-light to your account opening process. This usually takes from 1 to 2 weeks.
Once your account has been pre-approved. You will need to mail certified copies of your KYC documents.
Once the bank has received the documents, they will proceed to open your bank account. This usually takes from 2 to 3 weeks
You will receive a welcome e-mail from the bank and an SMS confirming the account opening and the bank account details. After 10-15 days, you will receive your Internet Banking credentials and Cards.
Our banking support services include introductions to payment processors and merchant accounts to better support our e-commerce clients. Whether you just need standard credit card processing or specialized services for high-risk processing, we are happy to help you with introductions that can empower your business.
Bank Account opening requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the bank. There might be additional fees charged by the bank itself. Bank account opening is not guaranteed and is subject to the bank policies and compliance department. There might be restrictions on UBO nationalities, business activities and/or jurisdictions. A refund is guaranteed if the account is not successfully opened, but a 15% administrative fee applies.