With MyReloc, you can open a bank account in Turkey at Deniz Bank and Vakifbank within one day.
Bank Requirements:
- International passport and Russian passport
- We arrange a Tax Identification Number (TIN) at the office, then go to the bank to open your account.
- Deniz Bank requires a 10,000 TRY deposit, which can be refunded after a month.
- Vakifbank requires a one-time payment of 2,100 TRY, with no deposit required.
- Cards are issued on the same day, and payment is made after receiving the card.
Contact us to open your account in Turkey.
More About Turkish Banks:
Deniz Bank
- Multi-currency cards – You can link your card to a EUR account and pay directly in euros in euro-zone countries without conversion through Turkish lira.
- Some banks do not allow card linking to foreign currency accounts. For example, Ziraat Bank allows opening accounts in different currencies but does not let you attach a card to a EUR account – it will always be linked to a TRY account only.
- You can open a TRY account in Turkey and transfer rubles from Russian banks that are not under sanctions.
Fees & Exchange Rates:
- Incoming transfer fee for rubles: 70 TRY (at exchange rate).
- Currency exchange: Convert rubles to lira within the app, then exchange lira for USD/EUR (direct conversion from rubles to EUR/USD is not available).
- Exchange rate for RUB → TRY: Market rate +6%.
- Currency purchase fee: 0.02%.
- Incoming SWIFT transfer: 0.5% of the amount, but at least 10 USD.
- SWIFT transfers can only be sent via the web version of the bank’s platform.
To open an account in Turkey within one day at Deniz Bank, contact us now!
Bank Accounts
By default, three accounts are opened: TRY, USD, and EUR.
- A nameless Bankomat card with NFC is issued immediately upon account opening.
- A personalized card can be issued right away at the bank office.
Card Activation Process:
- Insert the card into an ATM.
- Enter the PIN code given at the bank.
- Change the PIN code.
It is recommended to sign the internet banking contract in the app:
Go to:
Profile → Contract/Documents → Contract & Forms → Onaylanan Tab
Then sign the contract.
SWIFT Transfers
Path:
Money Transfer → Foreign Exchange Transfer (SWIFT) → International Transfer (or Domestic Transfer)
Bank Details:
- SWIFT: TVBATR2A
- Beneficiary bank (Bank name): TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O.
- Beneficiary’s bank address: SARAY MAHALLESI DR ADNAN BUYUKDENIZ CADDESI NO:7/A-B UMRANIYE, ISTANBUL
- Beneficiary’s account #: [Your account number]
- USD transfers to another Turkish account can only be made via SWIFT.
- A USD card cannot be issued. USD can only be withdrawn at a bank branch.
Currency Exchange Tips
- Best exchange rate: Convert USD to TRY during working hours (approx. until 17:15) – the spread is 0.75-1% from the Google rate.
- After working hours: The spread increases to around 2%.
Online Purchases & Limits
- Remove restrictions on online purchases in the app.
- Adjust transaction limits in lira via the app.
- Search “limit” in the app to modify limits.
Compare with the official exchange rate:
Central Bank of Turkey Exchange Rates
IBAN Transfers
- Section in the mobile app: Instant Payments (FAST).
- Fee: 0.3%.
- Required details:
- Recipient’s IBAN
- Full name
- Transfer reason:
Example: “Health insurance fee for John Rambo and for Marry Rambo.”
Additional Cards
- Can be ordered via the app or website.
- Choose any branch for pickup.
- Order Link
Reviews on Opening bank Accounts Independently at Deniz and VakifBank
Review 1: VakifBank, Erdemli (near Mersin)
“I opened an account this Friday at VakifBank in Erdemli (a small town near Mersin).
I only had to pay around 3,000 TRY after some tough negotiations. Initially, they asked for a $4,000 deposit, then a higher opening fee, even offering to take dollars and exchange them.
Documents required:
- Passport
- Turkish Tax ID (which I registered online)
I registered the account with my national SIM card. I asked the specialist if it was possible to open the account, and he said he would try. The system worked smoothly, and I received SMS codes without issues.
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Review 2: VakifBank, Mersin (near Göçmen district)
Date: April 7, 2023
Location: Mersin, near Göçmen
English-speaking manager available.
Conditions:
- Fee: 2,040 TRY, no deposit required.
- Initially quoted 2,480 TRY, but when they saw I wanted to deposit $8,000, they offered a discount (“indirim”).
Additional information:
- I have a Turkish residence permit (plastic card).
Review 3: VakifBank, Antalya (Muratpaşa district)
Branch Address:
Şirinyalı Mah. İsmet Gökşen Cad. Hitit İş Merkezi, D:No:41/1-2, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya
“I opened an account on April 4, 2023.
Conditions:
- 3,600 TRY fee, no deposit required.
- Only two passports (foreign + internal) .
- No need for a Turkish Tax ID or a translated passport.
- No Turkish residence permit (Ikamet) required.
P.S. I also went to another branch at:
Güzeloba Mh, Barınaklar Blv. No:158/A, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya
- There, the conditions were 3,600 TRY + a mandatory $1,000 deposit (as of April 3, 2023).
