SWIFT/BIC code AKBKTRIS039
AKBKTRIS039 belongs to Akbank T.a.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBKTRIS039 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBKTRIS |
| Branch code | 039 |
| Bank | Akbank T.a.s. |
| Branch | Beyoglu Branch |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
The way the Akbank T.a.s. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AKBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- IS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 039 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code AKBKTRIS039?
AKBKTRIS039 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Beyoglu Branch, a branch or department of Akbank T.a.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Akbank T.a.s.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Turkish Lira with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use AKBKTRIS039 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AKBKTRIS039 with the recipient before sending.
Does Akbank T.a.s. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Akbank T.a.s. in Türkiye, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Akbank T.a.s..
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Akbank T.a.s.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBKTRIS039, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in AKBKTRIS039 stand for?
AKBK is the bank code of Akbank T.a.s., TR stands for Türkiye, IS is the code for the city or region and 039 is the code of the branch Beyoglu Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.