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Instant payments regulation, transfers up to 500 thousand lek will be completed in 10 seconds
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bank of Albania has drafted regulation for an instant payments system enabling transfers up to 500,000 lek to be completed within 10 seconds, with commission-free transfers up to 40,000 lek and capped fees for higher amounts. The system will operate 24/7 and allow direct participation from banks and non-bank payment service providers, enhancing real-time domestic payment efficiency and competitive access.
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You now face a faster, cheaper domestic payment system regulated for 10-second transfers and zero fees on small payments. Cut reliance on legacy slow transfers and build on this speed to offer more instant transaction services.
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1 source · 6 Oct 2026
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