Does Zapad banka AD Podgorica accept SEPA Instant?

Zapad banka AD Podgorica (ZBCGMEPGXXX, Montenegro) is listed in EPC SEPA registers but not in the SEPA Instant register.

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Not listed in the SEPA Instant register

It may participate through another institution. In the euro area banks must receive instant payments since January 2025: confirm before sending.

Institution
Zapad banka AD Podgorica
BIC / SWIFT
ZBCGMEPGXXX
City
Podgorica
Country
Montenegro

SEPA scheme participation

SchemeStatusReadiness date
SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT)Registered6 October 2025

Montenegro is not an EU member state, so the deadlines of Regulation (EU) 2024/886 do not apply to it directly. Each bank decides whether to join the SEPA Instant scheme.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Zapad banka AD Podgorica accept SEPA Instant transfers?

It may participate through another institution. In the euro area banks must receive instant payments since January 2025: confirm before sending.

What is the BIC code of Zapad banka AD Podgorica?

ZBCGMEPGXXX.