Halkbank Beograd | Foreign Payment Operations

Foreign payment operations

Why Choose Halkbank a.d. Beograd?

The extensive experience of Halkbank a.d. Beograd staff in handling foreign exchange operations, along with a well-developed network of correspondent banks, enables our clients to carry out international payment transactions securely, efficiently, and quickly via the SWIFT network and the International Clearing System in foreign currencies operated by the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).

Advantages of Banking with Halkbank a.d. Beograd:

  • We execute your same-day value payments with no additional same-day fee!
  • Payments can be processed without supporting documentation!
  • Significantly lower fees for electronically submitted payment orders!
  • Proof of payment is delivered on the same day the payment is executed.
  • Currency exchange transactions at competitive rates can be performed until 4:30 PM.
  • Incoming funds can be used on the same day the payment schedule is submitted.
  • All types of international collections for legal entities are processed without any bank fee.
  • Our experienced staff is happy to provide assistance and advice for international payment operations.

 

Services We Offer:

At Halkbank a.d. Beograd, you can access a wide range of services, including:

  • Opening a foreign currency account
  • Outgoing international payments
  • Incoming payments from abroad
  • Western Union transfers
  • Business travel payments (advance and final settlement)
  • Cash payments in foreign currencies
  • Incoming/outgoing payments to and from Kosovo and Metohija
  • Foreign currency exchange at competitive rates
  • Foreign currency loans
  • Registration of cross-border credit transactions with the NBS
  • Documentary operations (letters of credit, guarantees, collections)
  • Electronic services– foreign currency e-bank and mobile banking – m-Bank

Opening a Foreign Currency Account

Foreign currency accounts at Halkbank are multi-currency accounts. A single account allows you to perform transactions in the following currencies: EUR, USD, TRY, CHF, GBP, CAD, AUD, and SEK.

To open a foreign currency account, please refer to the links below for required documentation:

Outgoing Payments

  • You can submit a payment order via one of Halkbank’s electronic services (OfficeBanking, Personal eBank Halcom or SmartHALK Pro eBank/mBank), or personally in original paper form at any branch or sub-branch of the Bank.
  • Along with the payment order, documentation proving the payment obligation must be submitted (e.g. pro forma invoice for advance payment, invoice and customs declaration, contract, etc.).
  • Payments may be made without supporting documentation if you have signed a Contract on International Payment Transactions with the Bank. Further information is available at any branch.
  • EUR payment orders with same-day execution can be submitted electronically until 3:00 PM, or in paper form at a branch until 2:00 PM on business days. Orders received after these times will be processed the next business day. Orders in other currencies may be processed the following business day.
  • Electronic banking services can be activated at any branch.
  • Technical support for outgoing and incoming payments entry:
    011/204-1961, 011/204-1877, 032/302-212
    ebank@halkbank.rs
  • Paper form payment order template is available [here].
  • Support for procedures and regulations regarding international payments:
    Foreign Currency Payments Department:
    011/204-1965, 011/204-1901, 011/204-1188, 011/204-1885
    devizniebank@halkbank.rs

Incoming Payments

  • The Bank will notify you of incoming payments for all transfers received by 4:00 PM, for which coverage from the remitting bank has been received.
  • Payment notifications will be sent via the Bank’s electronic services and by email.
  • To make the funds available, you must submit a payment schedule with the assigned purpose code via electronic banking services, by email, or at a branch. Supporting documentation may be required, depending on regulations.
  • To ensure same-day availability of funds on your account, the payment schedule must be submitted by 3:30 PM at a branch or via email, or by 4:00 PM via electronic services.
  • Instructions for incoming international payments can be obtained at any branch or via the SmartHALK Pro eBank/mBank application.

Corespondents

Bank Swift address Currency
Commerzbank AG Frankfurt COBADEFF EUR, GBP, CHF, AUD, CAD, SEK
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg SOLADEST EUR
Erste Group Bank AG, Vienna GIBAATWG USD, EUR
Raiffeisen Bank International AG RZBAATWW EUR
Ziraat Bank International AG TCZBDEFF EUR
KT Bank AG KTAGDEFF EUR
Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S. TRHBTR2A EUR, USD, TRY
Halk Banka a.d. Skopje EXPCMK22 EUR

 

HALKBANK A.D. Beograd BIC (SWIFT) code - CABARS22