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How to open a bank account in Yapı Kredi

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Beginning of cooperation

December, 2022

Last contact

December, 2024

Last update

June, 2024
  • the bank was founded in 1944, one of the first private banks with branches throughout the country; currently it is the fourth largest bank in Turkey in terms of assets;
  • the bank opens savings (deposit) and current accounts;
  • the bank opens accounts for Turkish resident individuals, Turkish companies and branches of foreign companies;
  • no requirements for deposits and minimum balance;
  • it is possible to open a corporate account in the remote mode;
  • they issue bank cards;
  • a tax number in Turkey is required to open an account;
  • Internet Banking in English;
  • deadline for opening an account for a natural person ~ 14 days, for a legal entity ~ 1 month
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Beginning of cooperation
December, 2022
Last contact
December, 2024
Last update
June, 2024
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Year of foundation
1944
History
The bank was founded in 1944. Yapı Kredi is one of the first private banks with branches throughout the country. Today it is the fourth largest bank in Turkey in terms of assets
Personnel
The staff speaks English
Bank’s shareholders
Yapı Kredi’s 27.02% of the shares are directly owned by Koç Holding A.Ş. and 40.95% of the Bank’s shares are owned by Koç Financial Services, which is 100% owned by Koç Group
Confidentiality
Judicial Cooperation Agreement with Russia is signed; Double Taxation Agreement with Russia is signed; AML legislation is strictly observed; Active member of OECD, FATF, Basel Commitee, Egmont Group etc.
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    Minimum requirements
    Minimum requirements

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    Minimum balance, €
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    Transactions permitted per month
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    Initial deposit of funds, €
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    Deadline for the initial deposit, month
    Minimum balance, €
    No minimum deposit or down payment requirements
    Transactions permitted per month
    No limit on the number of transfers
    Initial deposit of funds, €
    No down payment requirements
    Minimum turnover, €/year
    No minimum speed limit
    How fast payments are executed
    Same day or next day

    Tariffs and services
    Tariffs and services

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    Outcoming transfer, €
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    Incoming transfer, €
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    Account maintenance, €/year
    N/A
    Payment limit for credit cards, €/day
    Distant access to the account
    Internet Banking in English
    Financial products
    The bank provides a wide range of services in the area of various businesses and personal needs
    Credit/debit cards
    Bank cards can be issued

    Account opening procedure
    Account opening procedure

    Days to open for incoming transfers
    Case by case
    Days to open for outcoming transfers
    Case by case
    References
    Not necessary
    Purpose of the account
    Savings & current
    Visit to the bank
    It is possible to open a corporate account remotely
    Required
    For an individual: confirmation of a tax number in Turkey; residence permit (ikamet) or work permit; a document confirming the address of permanent residence (usually the same document that you submitted when obtaining a work permit or residence permit is suitable); original passport.
    For a legal entity: confirmation of the tax number; sample signatures of directors; certificate of the nature of the company's activities from the Chamber of Commerce; publication of the registration of the company in the official newspaper of the trade register; completed questionnaires in the form of a bank for a company and an owner; confirmation of the source of origin of funds, incl. regarding the initial deposit; copies of current contracts/invoices with contractors; reporting, cash flow chart, ownership structure chart, etc.
    For an individual (directors / shareholders / beneficiaries / attorneys): proof of identity (passport); proof of address (not older than 3 months); Summary
    Types of accounts
    Savings; Current
    Opening procedure and Due Diligence
    It is possible to open an account without visiting the country where the bank is located
    Chances to open an account
    Predictable
    Business description
    Moderately detailed: along with a description of the business, you must provide information about the sources of funds
    Offers
    Obtaining a residence permit in Turkey: organizing and supporting the procedure. Service offer

    Categories of Residence Permits (Ikamet) in Turkey. Categories of individuals eligible for a short-term residence permit. Documents required for obtaining a tou...

    USD 2 800

    Buy
    Obtaining a work permit in Turkey: organizing and supporting the procedure. Service offer

    A work permit is a document that allows its holder to reside and work under an employment contract in Turkey. Work permits are issued by the Ministry of Family, L...

    USD 2 500

    Buy

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    • userpic round-small-mask

      25.03.2023 19:51:39 Tracy scott

      Hi, I visit marmaris 3 times a year and plan to retire to marmaris in the future, some of my turkish friends have advised to open a bank or savings account with your company, I live in England and wondered if this would be possible and how to go about it so any advise would be great
      Thank you
      Tracy Scott

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    • YOUR CONSULTANT round-small-mask

      27.03.2023 10:32:31 YOUR CONSULTANT, If you are ALREADY a GSL customer

      Dear Tracy,

      thank you for your request. Yapi Kredi bank opens accounts only for individuals who have a residence permit in Turky.

      If you do then GSL consultants can assist you with an account opening there. We have contacted you by the provided e-mail.

      Reply

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      23.09.2024 12:06:35 Khosrow Mokori

      I am an Iranian/Canadian citizen living in Iran، I will be required soon . Can I open an account using my Canadian passport؟ Thank you.

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    • YOUR CONSULTANT round-small-mask

      23.09.2024 12:56:16 YOUR CONSULTANT, If you are ALREADY a GSL customer

      Yapi Kredi bank opens accounts only for individuals who have a residence permit in Turkey. So, if you don’t have one, you will not be able to open an account with this bank.

      Reply

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      23.09.2024 13:20:37 Khosrow Mokori

      Can I cash Canadian government cheques in your department؟

      Reply

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