SWIFT/BIC code AKBKTRIS057
AKBKTRIS057 belongs to Akbank T.a.s. in Gaziantep, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBKTRIS057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBKTRIS |
| Branch code | 057 |
| Bank | Akbank T.a.s. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gaziantep |
| Country | Türkiye |
How the Akbank T.a.s. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 057 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 branch uses BIC AKBKTRIS057?
AKBKTRIS057 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Akbank T.a.s., part of Akbank T.a.s. in Gaziantep, Türkiye. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Akbank T.a.s.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Turkish Lira with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Akbank T.a.s. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Akbank T.a.s. in Türkiye. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of AKBKTRIS057 stand for?
AKBK is the institution code of Akbank T.a.s., TR stands for Türkiye, IS is the code for the city or region and 057 identifies the department Akbank T.a.s..
How long does a transfer to Akbank T.a.s. take in Türkiye?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use AKBKTRIS instead of AKBKTRIS057?
AKBKTRIS points to the head office of Akbank T.a.s., while AKBKTRIS057 is Akbank T.a.s.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBKTRIS057.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.