03/11/2026

Notice regarding the current accounts of Alta banka clients

In connection with the bankruptcy proceedings against ALTA banka a.d. Beograd and the actions to be taken by individuals and businesses that held business accounts with the bank, we wish to point out that the Deposit Insurance Agency is the competent authority for matters relating to the conduct of the bank’s bankruptcy proceedings, as well as the handling of the bank’s assets and liabilities. Accordingly, both individuals and businesses may contact the Deposit Insurance Agency directly for information on how to exercise their rights.

Namely, following the adoption of the decision by the NBS to revoke the operating licence of ALTA banka a.d. Beograd, the conditions for initiating bankruptcy proceedings against the bank were met. In order for the Deposit Insurance Agency to assume the role of bankruptcy administrator, the competent court must issue a decision appointing the Agency as the bankruptcy administrator. Once this has been done, the Agency will be able to access the bank’s documentation and data and undertake activities within its remit.

Within three business days of the date on which the Commercial Court in Belgrade issues its decision to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against the bank, a notice specifying the terms, locations and deadlines for the payment of insured deposits, together with other relevant information for the bank’s clients, will be published in the media and on the website of the Deposit Insurance Agency (www.aod.rs).

Given that businesses have also raised concerns regarding their inability to deposit daily takings into their business accounts within the prescribed deadline due to the bank ceasing operations, they may also contact the Ministry of Finance for information and clarification on how to proceed in the specific circumstances, including the possibility of fulfilling their obligations in accordance with the regulations governing fiscal operations.

Governor’s Office