Banka e Shqipërisë, located in Tirana, is the central bank of the Republic of Albania. As a key financial institution, its main goal is to achieve and maintain price stability in the country. Banka e Shqipërisë is autonomous and independent, dedicated to fulfilling its primary objective and other duties.

It operates as a fully state-owned bank and is accountable to the Parliament of the Republic of Albania. The bank's activities include formulating and implementing monetary policy, issuing the national currency, regulating and supervising financial institutions, and producing important statistics for decision-making processes. Banka e Shqipërisë also plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining financial stability, both domestically and internationally.

Through its various services and functions, the bank ensures the smooth functioning of the payment system and actively contributes to the economic development and well-being of Albania