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The Macedonian Banking Association (Shoqata Bankare Maqedonase) has announced that all banks in North Macedonia will carry out technical adjustments to their systems on 7 and 8 November. From Monday, 9 November, the new payment order format, new purpose codes, and IBAN‑formatted accounts will become operational. Existing account numbers will remain unchanged; banks will automatically display the new format in electronic and mobile banking platforms. The adjustments are part of a broader modernization of the country’s cashless payment circulation. Citizens and businesses may experience temporary interruptions and restrictions in banking services during the weekend. The Association has urged customers to plan payments in advance and to monitor notifications from their banks. The specific impact will vary by institution. Banks will individually announce the exact hours of service limitations, the services affected, and the expected duration of any disruptions. In general, payment transactions will be the most affected. NLB Banka, for example, announced that starting at 10:00 on 7 November, its clients will have limited access to digital channels—including internet and mobile banking—throughout the weekend. ATM deposits will be fully disabled, and no branches will operate. Cash withdrawals from ATMs and card payments at POS terminals and online will continue to function. Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday morning. Article source: 24 Orë | Image credit: 24 Orë
The Macedonian Banking Association (Shoqata Bankare Maqedonase) has announced that all banks in North Macedonia will carry out technical adjustments to their systems on 7 and 8 November. From Monday, 9 November, the new payment order format, new purpose codes, and IBAN‑formatted accounts will become operational. Existing account numbers will remain unchanged; banks will automatically display the new format in electronic and mobile banking platforms. The adjustments are part of a broader modernization of the country’s cashless payment circulation. Citizens and businesses may experience temporary interruptions and restrictions in banking services during the weekend. The Association has urged customers to plan payments in advance and to monitor notifications from their banks. The specific impact will vary by institution. Banks will individually announce the exact hours of service limitations, the services affected, and the expected duration of any disruptions. In general, payment transactions will be the most affected. NLB Banka, for example, announced that starting at 10:00 on 7 November, its clients will have limited access to digital channels—including internet and mobile banking—throughout the weekend. ATM deposits will be fully disabled, and no branches will operate. Cash withdrawals from ATMs and card payments at POS terminals and online will continue to function. Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday morning.
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