We have launched a new service in close cooperation with Ziraat Bank in Turkey — the ability to open a Turkish bank account remotely. Ziraat Bank is one of the most popular banks among International customers, alongside Deniz Bank and Vakif Bank.
With a Ziraat Bank card, you can:
- Pay bills and make purchases worldwide
- Receive funds from foreign partners or relatives
- Book flights and hotels while traveling
- Manage payments for overseas real estate
- Withdraw cash and shop online
- Pay in bars and restaurants just like you’re used to
- Maintain your usual lifestyle regardless of recent events
Excellent account opening conditions:
- No mandatory deposit
- No insurance requirements
- No service fees
- No hidden bank commissions
- Note: The card must be topped up within 2 weeks, otherwise it will be canceled
To open a bank account in Turkey remotely, you will need:
- A photo of your international passport
- Your mobile phone number
- Delivery address (Delivery in Moscow and St. Petersburg starts from 3 days)
Simple registration process:
- You send us your request and data
- You download the Ziraat Mobile app from the App Store or Google Play
- Within one business day, we open your bank account
- We send you a photo with your account contract and number
- You receive an SMS from the bank with a password to log into the mobile app
- You log into your personal banking account
- Confirm that the app is working
- Make the service payment
- We ship your card via courier
If you selected a non-personalized plastic card, it will be shipped the same day.
If you requested a personalized card, it will be shipped in about a week (it takes approx. 7 days to produce).
Key features of the Ziraat Bank card:
- Currencies supported: Turkish Lira (main account for conversions), USD, EUR, and up to 5 more currencies (RUB is not available)
- Payment system: Visa
- Card validity: 5 years
- Mobile app: Yes
- ATM withdrawal fee:
- Ziraat Bank: 0%
- Other banks: 0.5%–3%
- Purchase commissions: None
- ATM cash withdrawal: Yes
- Cashback: No
Transaction limits:
- ATM withdrawals: 5,000 TRY
- In-store purchases: 25,000 TRY (can be increased to 200,000 TRY)
- Online purchases: 10,000 TRY (can be increased)
- Transfers: 200,000 TRY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Can I pay for services like App Store, Booking.com, etc. with the card?
Yes, absolutely.
Can I use the card on crypto exchanges and P2P platforms?
Yes, it is supported.
If a transfer is made in USD, is there a separate account and IBAN?
Yes, Ziraat provides separate accounts and IBANs for each currency. You can exchange currencies via the mobile app or at the bank by simply transferring between your own accounts.
We’ve highlighted the key benefits and features of the Ziraat Bank card — issued by Turkey’s state bank — which you can obtain remotely with delivery starting from just 3 days.
Opening a bank account in Turkey has never been easier.
