Turkey IBAN
A Turkey IBAN is 26 characters long.
TR and two check digits open every Turkey IBAN; its remaining 22 form the BBAN (Basic Bank Account Number). Transfers into Turkey arrive in TRY over SWIFT.
Example Turkey IBAN
Electronic format
TR330006100519786457841326
Print format
TR33 0006 1005 1978 6457 8413 26
IBAN structure for Turkey
Format reference: SWIFT IBAN Registry.
Turkey IBAN questions
What is the IBAN format for Turkey?
A Turkish IBAN is exactly 26 characters long. It starts with the country code TR, followed by 2 check digits, a 5-digit bank code, 1 reserved zero digit, and a 16-digit account number. Example: TR33 0006 1005 1978 6457 8413 26.
When did Turkey start using IBAN?
Turkey adopted IBAN in 2010 under a mandate from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB). Since then, all Turkish bank accounts have a 26-character TR IBAN.
Is Turkey part of SEPA?
No. Turkey is not a member of the SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area). All international transfers to Turkey are routed through the SWIFT network, which typically takes 1–3 business days and may involve correspondent banking fees.
How do I find my IBAN at Garanti BBVA, Is Bankasi, or Akbank?
Log in to your bank's mobile app or internet banking portal — your TR IBAN is displayed on the account summary page. You can also find it on your bank statement or by visiting a branch. Garanti BBVA, Is Bankasi, Akbank, and Yapi Kredi all display the 26-character IBAN prominently in their digital banking interfaces.
What bank codes do major Turkish banks use in the IBAN?
Each Turkish bank has a unique 5-digit bank code embedded in positions 5–9 of the IBAN. Garanti BBVA is 00062, Is Bankasi is 00064, Akbank is 00046, Yapi Kredi is 00067, and Ziraat Bankasi is 00010. These codes are assigned by the TCMB.
What do I need to give someone to receive a transfer from abroad?
Share your full 26-character TR IBAN and your bank's SWIFT/BIC code. For example, Garanti BBVA's SWIFT code is TGBATRISXXX. Without both, the sending bank may not be able to route the transfer correctly.
Will the money arrive in TRY or the sender's currency?
It depends on the account type and your bank's setup. Most Turkish accounts are TRY accounts, so incoming foreign currency is converted at your bank's prevailing exchange rate. Some Turkish banks offer USD or EUR sub-accounts — if yours does, you can instruct the sender to specify the correct currency to land in a foreign currency account and avoid immediate TRY conversion.
Does Turkey's EFT or FAST system use IBAN?
Yes. Both EFT (Elektronik Fon Transferi) for high-value same-day domestic transfers and FAST for instant retail payments use the IBAN as the account identifier within Turkey. These systems are for domestic TRY transfers only — for international transfers, SWIFT and your TR IBAN are required.
How IBAN is used in Turkey
Turkey adopted the IBAN standard in 2010 under the regulation of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB). Every Turkish bank account has a 26-character IBAN prefixed with TR, and this is the required format for all international wire transfers to Turkey. Turkey is not part of SEPA, so cross-border payments are processed through the SWIFT network in TRY or foreign currency.
- A Turkish IBAN is 26 characters long: the country code TR, two check digits, a five-digit bank code, one reserved zero digit, and a 16-digit account number. Major banks — Garanti BBVA (bank code 00062), Is Bankasi (00064), Akbank (00046), and Yapi Kredi (00067) — each have distinct bank codes embedded in the IBAN.
- Turkey's domestic interbank transfer system is EFT (Elektronik Fon Transferi) for same-day high-value transfers and FAST (Fonların Anlık ve Sürekli Transferi) for instant retail payments. Both systems use the IBAN internally, but for receiving money from abroad you always need the full 26-character TR IBAN and your bank's SWIFT/BIC code.
- When receiving international transfers in Turkey, the funds may arrive in the original foreign currency or be converted to TRY by the receiving bank. Turkey's currency controls require that certain foreign currency receipts above threshold amounts be reported to the TCMB. If you are receiving a large transfer, confirm with your bank whether any declaration or conversion obligation applies.
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