The Bank of Albania held a meeting with banking executives and government officials to assess service continuity following incidents affecting the central bank, bank branches and ATMs that caused material damage and temporary service restrictions. Speaking at the meeting, Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko assured participants that customer deposits remained safe and that damage to physical infrastructure had not compromised banks’ financial stability. All central bank operational systems, including payment systems and cash circulation, continued functioning normally. The banking system also continued providing services, with temporary restrictions at certain branches needed to protect employees and customers. The Bank of Albania urged individuals and businesses to follow their banks’ official notices and make greater use of digital banking channels. Participants reviewed operational difficulties, measures already taken and further institutional coordination needed to maintain safety and service continuity.
Bank of Albania reviews banking service continuity following incidents affecting branches and ATMs
The Bank of Albania met banking executives and government officials to review service continuity after incidents caused damage to banking infrastructure and temporary restrictions at some branches. Governor Gent Sejko assured participants that deposits remained safe and central bank operations continued normally. Restrictions at affected branches reflected physical safety needs, and customers were encouraged to use digital banking channels.