The Bank of Albania issued a public statement assuring customers that deposits remain safe and payment services continue to operate normally following incidents that damaged several bank branches and ATMs. Damage to physical infrastructure has caused temporary restrictions on some banking services but has not affected the security of customer deposits or banks’ financial stability. Restrictions at individual branches are intended to protect employees and customers. Citizens and businesses are encouraged to follow their banks’ official notices and use alternative banking channels. The central bank also called on citizens exercising their right to peaceful protest to protect banking institutions, premises, infrastructure and employees.
Bank of Albania reassures public on deposit safety and uninterrupted payments following damage to bank branches and ATMs
The Bank of Albania assured the public that deposits remain safe and payment services are operating without interruption following damage to several bank branches and ATMs. Temporary restrictions at individual branches are intended to protect customers and employees, with citizens and businesses encouraged to use alternative banking channels. The central bank also called for the protection of banking institutions and staff during peaceful protests.