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FUPS Bank was established by Lydians Elektronik Para, a licensed electronic money provider. The bank is registered as a privately owned deposit bank and began operations in 2023. As a digital bank, FUPS operates without physical branches; customers open accounts online, transfer money, and obtain credit entirely through digital platforms.
Lydians, the parent institution, is authorized by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, holds VISA Principal status membership, and maintains Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Data Security Standard (DSS) certifications. FUPS was established with founding capital of 1.5 billion Turkish lire. In early 2026, London-based Revolut entered talks to acquire FUPS Bank, seeking entry into the Turkish market by purchasing an existing digital banking license.
Quick Facts
| Address | Finanskent Mahallesi, Finans Caddesi, Sarphan Finanspark Sitesi, A Blok No: 5A, İç Kapı No: 221, Ümraniye/İstanbul Google MapsApple MapsYandex Maps |
|---|---|
| District | Ümraniye |
| Website | fupsbank.com |
How to Get to FUPS Bank
FUPS Bank has no physical branches or service centers open to walk-in visitors. The bank’s headquarters is located at Finanskent Mahallesi, Finans Caddesi, Sarphan Finanspark Sitesi, A Blok No: 5A, İç Kapı No: 221, Ümraniye/İstanbul. This is an administrative office, not a customer service location.
Banking services are conducted entirely online; customers can open accounts, transfer money, and obtain credit through the mobile app and website from anywhere with internet access.
For customer support, call the contact center at +90 850 227 37 47 or email destek@fupsbank.com.
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FAQ: FUPS Bank
What is FUPS Bank?
According to the provider's website, FUPS Bank is a digital deposit bank that received an operating licence from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK). It operates without physical branches and offers banking through digital channels. This is not verified here, and the BDDK register is the source to check.
Does FUPS Bank have physical branches?
According to the provider, FUPS Bank operates without physical branches, and banking is done through digital channels. There are no walk-in service counters.
What services does FUPS Bank offer?
According to the provider, services include deposit accounts, lending and payment services, such as transfers, bill and subscription payments, e-pin purchases, and virtual and physical card payments, available around the clock.
How is an account opened with FUPS Bank?
According to the provider, accounts can be opened online through its digital platforms, with money transfers and credit also handled digitally. The official website or mobile app starts the process, and requirements can change.
What payment methods does FUPS offer?
According to the provider, payment options include card payments, QR-based payments and ATM withdrawals with QR codes, with both virtual and physical card payments supported. Terms change, so the official website shows current details.
Is FUPS Bank licensed and regulated?
According to the provider's website, FUPS Bank holds a digital banking operating licence from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), and its parent company is licensed by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. This is not verified here, and the registers of the competent regulators are the sources to check.
Does FUPS Bank serve foreign customers?
According to the official website, service information in English is available. Whether the bank accepts customers from all countries is not stated publicly, so the bank's customer service can confirm eligibility based on nationality and residence.
Is there customer support?
According to the provider, a customer contact centre and email support are available. Contact details and service levels are shown on the official website and can change.
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Services listed by the provider
- Digital deposit accounts
- Credit products
- Payment cards (physical and virtual)
- Money transfers
- QR code payments
- Bill and subscription payments
- Split payment services
- ATM withdrawals
Languages and customer groups according to the provider
- Turkish
- Limited English on website
Licence and protection (as stated by the provider)
According to the official website, FUPS Bank received its digital banking operating license from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) on 31 October 2024. The parent entity Lydians Elektronik Para obtained a license to operate in the field of electronic money from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey dated 10 September 2020. This information is not independently verified; check the BDDK register at www.bddk.org.tr and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey for current regulatory status.
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