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Banks & Payments
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This page brings together guides to the banks and payment services a visitor may meet in Istanbul, from large national banks such as Ziraat Bankası and Garanti BBVA to card networks and money-transfer services like Mastercard and Western Union.Use it to understand which services suit a short stay, how digital providers differ from branch-based banks, and what to check before you rely on a card, an app or a transfer. Open any article for details on that provider.
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HSBC Turkey: Banking in Istanbul for International VisitorsHSBC Bank A.Ş. is the Turkish subsidiary of HSBC Holdings…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
N Kolay: Payment Service and Digital Banking in IstanbulN Kolay Payment and Electronic Money Institution is a…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
İş Bankası: Banking Services in IstanbulFounded in 1924 as the first bank to go into operation in…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Mastercard in Istanbul: Payment Network Services and What to KnowMastercard operates a regional office in Istanbul's Etiler…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Türk Ekonomi Bankası: Banking in Istanbul for Visitors and New ResidentsTürk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) is one of Turkey's oldest banksMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Alternatif Bank: Services, Regulation and How It WorksAlternatif Bank offers tailor-made solutions to companies…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Fibabanka: Banking Services, Branches and Payment Options in IstanbulFibabanka is a Turkish financial bank specializing in…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Odeabank: Banking Services in IstanbulA Turkish commercial bank established in 2012Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Burgan Bank: Services, Accounts and Banking InformationBurgan Bank was established in 1989 as Tekfen Yatırım…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
PTTBank: Turkey’s Postal Banking and Payment Services for VisitorsPTTBank operates through PTT postal offices nationwideMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Paycell: How It Works and Why It Doesn’t Serve VisitorsPaycell is a Turkish mobile payment app and digital wallet…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Garanti BBVA: Banking and Financial Services in IstanbulTurkey's second largest private sector bank by assetsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Yapı Kredi: Services, English Support and Banking for Foreign VisitorsYapı Kredi is one of Turkey's largest private banksMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Akbank: Banking Services, Accounts and Information for Visitors and ExpatsAkbank was founded in 1948 and is one of the largest banks…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Western Union Istanbul: Send and Receive MoneyWestern Union offers fast and reliable money transfers with…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
MoneyGram: International Money Transfers in IstanbulInternational money transfer service operating through…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Halkbank: Banking Services and Account InformationTürkiye Halk Bankası, or Halkbank ('People's Bank')Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Ziraat Dinamik Banka: Digital Banking Services and How to AccessZiraat Dinamik Banka A.Ş., established to operate in the…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vakıf Katılım: Interest-Free Banking in IstanbulVakıf Katılım is a Turkish participation bank operating…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ziraat Katılım: Participation Banking Services in IstanbulZiraat Katılım is Turkey's first state-backed participation…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Albaraka Türk: Banking Services and What Visitors Should KnowAlbaraka Türk is Turkey's first participation bankMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ziraat Bankası: State Bank Services and International Banking in IstanbulZiraat Bankası is a Turkish public bank founded in 1863.Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
FUPS Bank: Digital Banking License and ServicesFUPS Bank received its digital deposit banking operating…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Türkiye Finans: Islamic Banking and Services in IstanbulTürkiye Finans is a participation bank offering…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
VakıfBank: Services, Branch Network and Banking in IstanbulVakıfBank (Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.) is the…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Anadolubank: Banking Services in IstanbulA Turkish private bank acquired in 1997 by HABAŞ GroupMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Bank / Payment Serviceİş BankasıFounded in 1924 as the first bank to go into operation in the Republic of Türkiye, İş Bankası is a major commercial…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceMastercardMastercard operates a regional office in Istanbul's Etiler neighbourhood, handling payment network services and business development across Turkey and the wider Middle…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceTürk Ekonomi BankasıTürk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) is one of Turkey's oldest banks, founded in 1927. A private bank with headquarters in Istanbul, TEB operates…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceZiraat Dinamik BankaZiraat Dinamik Banka A.Ş., established to operate in the field of digital banking, received an operating license with the decision of the…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceHSBC TurkeyHSBC Bank A.Ş. is the Turkish subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, headquartered in Istanbul and operating 77 branches throughout Turkey. Founded in…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceN KolayN Kolay Payment and Electronic Money Institution is a subsidiary of Aktif Investment Bank. Customers can transfer money and pay utility bills…ZeytinburnuMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceZiraat BankasıZiraat Bankası is a Turkish public bank founded in 1863. As a state-owned deposit bank, it is one of the largest banks…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceGaranti BBVATurkey's second largest private sector bank by assets, serving both individual and business customers with comprehensive banking and financial services.BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceYapı KrediYapı Kredi is one of Turkey's largest private banks, founded in 1944, with headquarters in Levent and a nationwide branch network. The…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceAkbankAkbank was founded in 1948 and is one of the largest banks in Turkey, headquartered at Sabancı Center in Istanbul. The bank's…BeşiktaşMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceWestern UnionWestern Union offers fast and reliable money transfers with agent locations in Istanbul and other Turkish cities. Send money to over 200…SarıyerMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceHalkbankTürkiye Halk Bankası, or Halkbank ('People's Bank'), is a Turkish bank first incorporated on 8 June 1933 as a public bank. The…AtaşehirMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceDeniz BankDeniz Bank is a large private bank in Turkey currently owned by Emirates NBD. The bank operates 631 branches across Turkey and…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceFUPS BankFUPS Bank received its digital deposit banking operating license from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) on 31 October 2024, becoming…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceAlbaraka TürkAlbaraka Türk is Turkey's first participation bank, established in 1984 and operating under Islamic banking principles. Headquartered in Istanbul, the bank provides…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceZiraat KatılımZiraat Katılım is Turkey's first state-backed participation bank, providing interest-free banking services compliant with Islamic finance principles. Part of the Ziraat Finance…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceVakıf KatılımVakıf Katılım is a Turkish participation bank operating according to interest-free banking principles. Established in 2016 with state ownership, it serves individuals…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceAlternatif BankAlternatif Bank offers tailor-made solutions to companies and individuals with its advisory banking approach. The bank is authorized and supervised by the…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceVakıfBankVakıfBank (Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.) is the second-largest bank in Turkey, a state-owned institution with 950 branches offering retail, commercial, corporate and…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceColendi BankColendi Bank is a Turkish digital deposit bank established in 2024, operating as an AI-powered, natively digital bank without a branch network.…ÜsküdarMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceTürkiye FinansTürkiye Finans is a participation bank offering Islamic-compliant banking services to retail, SME and commercial customers across Turkey. Regulated by the BDDK…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceMoneyGramInternational money transfer service operating through Turkish bank branches. Send or receive funds in over 200 countries through Kuveyt Türk and DenizBank.ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceEnpara.comEnpara Bank A.Ş. is a subsidiary of Qatar National Bank (QNB Group) and a deposit bank licensed by the Banking Regulation and…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceWiseWise is a fintech payment service that allows international money transfers and multi-currency spending. It operates in Turkey with service restrictions for…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceKuveyt TürkKuveyt Türk has been operating in the interest-free finance sector since 31 March 1989. The bank is leading the Islamic banking market…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceAkbank DirektAkbank Direkt is the digital banking service of Akbank T.A.Ş., a major Turkish bank established in 1948. It provides consumer and corporate…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceFibabankaFibabanka is a Turkish financial bank specializing in corporate, commercial, SME and enterprise, retail, agricultural, and private banking. The bank is authorized…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServicePTTBankPTTBank operates through PTT postal offices nationwide, offering postal cheque accounts, money transfers, bill payments and internet banking services. PttMatic ATMs serve…Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceOdeabankA Turkish commercial bank established in 2012, now owned by Abu Dhabi's ADQ investment company. Odeabank offers retail and corporate banking services…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceBurgan BankBurgan Bank was established in 1989 as Tekfen Yatırım Finansman Bankası, and is now a major Turkish financial institution offering corporate and…SarıyerMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceQNB FinansbankQNB Bank (formerly QNB Finansbank) is Turkey's major private bank with over 430 branches nationwide. Headquartered in Istanbul's Crystal Tower, it serves…ŞişliMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceŞekerbankFounded in 1953 as the Sugar Beet Cooperative Bank in Eskişehir, Şekerbank relocated its headquarters to Istanbul in 2004. The bank provides…KâğıthaneMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceAnadolubankA Turkish private bank acquired in 1997 by HABAŞ Group, Anadolubank provides retail, commercial, and corporate banking services to customers across Turkey…ÜmraniyeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServicePaparaAn electronic money and payment services provider based in Istanbul that offers digital wallets, prepaid cards, money transfers, and savings accounts. The…ÜsküdarMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServiceOzan Elektronik ParaOzan is an electronic money institution providing financial solutions through Ozan SuperApp and SuperCard for individuals and tailored solutions for businesses. Ozan…KadıköyMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bank / Payment ServicePaycellPaycell is a Turkish mobile payment app and digital wallet operated by Turktell Bilişim Servisleri A.Ş., headquartered in Istanbul. It offers contactless…BeyoğluMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
