Jet Bank in the Media

The financial system in Albania faces a situation that at first glance seems paradoxical. Per capita, Albania is one of the countries with the highest number of banks, with 1 bank for less than 200,000 inhabitants.

Digital banks are not merely a technological novelty; they represent a fundamental shift in the operational paradigm of the financial system. In this emerging model, technology is no longer an auxiliary tool but the very bedrock upon which the entire banking architecture is constructed.

As more services move online, banking is changing as well. Digital banks – which operate without physical branches and offer services through apps – can sometimes raise doubts, especially in markets where trust has traditionally been built through face-to-face relationships.

Teksa gjithnjë e më shumë shërbime po kalojnë online, edhe bankat po ndryshojnë mënyrën si funksionojnë. Bankat digjitale – që operojnë pa degë fizike dhe ofrojnë shërbime përmes aplikacioneve – shpesh shihen me dyshim në vende ku njerëzit janë mësuar të flasin drejtpërdrejt me bankierin e tyre.

I wanted to explore this topic further following the strong reactions to my LinkedIn newsletter, Tungjatjeta 9.0. The main trigger came from a comment by Besnik Ligaçi, when I raised the question about the communication race among banks in the country to promote Apple Pay.

Albania is set to welcome its first fully digital bank, Jet Bank — a bank built around customer needs and supported by security infrastructure powered by some of the world's most trusted global platforms.

On December 3, 2025, the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania reviewed and granted preliminary approval for the licensing of a new bank in Albania. This marks the country’s first fully digital bank to enter the domestic banking system.

The financial system in Albania faces a situation that at first glance seems paradoxical. Per capita, Albania is one of the countries with the highest number of banks, with 1 bank for less than 200,000 inhabitants.

In an exclusive interview on Top Story, Fatbardha Rino, CEO of Jet Bank, explained how the project came to Albania, how the licensing process has progressed, who makes up the team of professionals with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, and which international partners are supporting the development of Jet Bank’s secure technological architecture.

A fully digital bank is set to enter the Albanian banking market. This is Jet Bank, which has received preliminary licensing approval from the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania.

The Albanian financial system will be joined for the first time by a fully digital bank. The Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania decided to grant preliminary approval for the licensing of Jet Bank to carry out banking and financial activities in the Republic of Albania.

Jet Bank has completed the licensing process from the Bank of Albania to operate with full capacity in the Albanian market, marking an important step towards introducing the first 100% digital banking model in the country.

Albania is set to welcome its first fully digital bank, Jet Bank — a bank built around customer needs and supported by security infrastructure powered by some of the world's most trusted global platforms.

Albania's central bank said it granted a preliminary operating licence to the first fully digital local lender, effectively allowing Jet Bank to launch part of its business.

Albania's recently licensed Jet Bank, the country's first entirely digital bank, said it has launched early registration for people interested in becoming its clients once the bank launches its services.

Jet Bank participated in the second edition of the national forum “Fit for the Future with AI,” organized by Vodafone Albania, reaffirming its ambition to be among the first financial institutions in the country to turn Artificial Intelligence from a concept into real productivity.

On April 24 at 20:15, the new episode of ThinkBig Podcast goes live on YouTube, tackling one of the most important topics of our time: digital banking and cybersecurity.

Backbase, the leading AI-powered banking platform, announces its collaboration with Jet Bank to power the launch of Albania's newest digital-only bank.

A strategic partnership between Jet Bank and banking platform Backbase will power the launch of Albania’s first digital-only bank.

Jet Bank is currently going through the licensing stage and recently secured preliminary approval to conduct banking and financial activities in Albania from the country's central bank in December last year.

Jet Bank representatives have made a public clarification following the accusations made by Democratic Party (DP) Deputy Chairman Belind Këlliçi today.

Jet Bank has reacted after doubts about the manner in which the institution was licensed by the Bank of Albania.

The arrival of the first digital bank in Albania has been accompanied by strong public controversy, creating quite a bit of confusion among citizens.

In an interview with the media, Ms. Belma Lushi, Executive Director for Retail at Jet Bank, revealed for the first time the record number of registrants that this list has reached: a full 40,000 in less than 10 days.

In its latest analysis of the Western Balkans, Deutsche Welle has highlighted Albania’s first 100% digital bank, Jet Bank, describing it as the beginning of a new era of digital banking for the country.

Albania’s first fully digital bank is increasingly entering the European spotlight, as its leadership intensifies contacts with international and diplomatic institutions at a key moment for the project’s development.

Jet Bank has officially launched its operations and its mobile application, marking a historic milestone for the Albanian financial sector as the first 100% digital bank in the country.

Jet Bank officially presented the launch of its operations and application, marking a historic moment for the Albanian financial sector as the first 100% digital bank in the country.

Jet Bank has launched Albania's first digital-only bank, built entirely on Backbase's AI-Native Banking OS.

Built in 6 months, the digital-only bank represents a ground breaking development in the world of banking tech in Europe and beyond.

This Thursday, 18 June 2026, marks a defining moment for Albanian finance: the official launch of Jet Bank, the country’s first fully digital bank.