Albania, situated on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, features a diverse landscape of rugged mountains and a stunning Adriatic and Ionian coastline. Its capital, Tirana, is the country’s political and economic heart. With a population of approximately 2.8 million, Albania’s economy is supported by tourism, agriculture, and mining. Key industries include food processing and textiles, while major exports consist of crude oil, minerals, electricity, and footwear, driven by increasing European trade.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union has an extensive presence in Albania through Union Bank and various independent agents.
- Western Union Tirana
- Western Union Durrës
- Western Union Vlorë
- Western Union Elbasan
- Western Union Shkodër
- Western Union Korçë
- Western Union Fier
- Western Union Berat
- Western Union Lushnjë
- Western Union Sarandë
- Western Union Gjirokastër
- Western Union Kavajë
MoneyGram
MoneyGram services are widely available through AK-Invest and various retail locations.
- MoneyGram Tirana
- MoneyGram Durrës
- MoneyGram Vlorë
- MoneyGram Shkodër
- MoneyGram Elbasan
- MoneyGram Fier
- MoneyGram Korçë
- MoneyGram Kamëz
- MoneyGram Lezhë
- MoneyGram Kukës
Ria Money Transfer
Local Bank & Exchange Partners
Remittances are frequently processed through the following major financial institutions:
- Banka Kombëtare Tregtare (BKT)
- Raiffeisen Bank Albania
- Credins Bank
- Union Bank Albania
- Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Albania
- Posta Shqiptare (Albanian Post)