SWIFT/BIC code AKBKTRIS192
AKBKTRIS192 belongs to Akbank T.a.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBKTRIS192 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBKTRIS |
| Branch code | 192 |
| Bank | Akbank T.a.s. |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
How 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.
- 192 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code AKBKTRIS192?
AKBKTRIS192 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Main 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 happens if I use AKBKTRIS192 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AKBKTRIS192 against the details from Akbank T.a.s. before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Akbank T.a.s.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBKTRIS192, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Türkiye is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Akbank T.a.s. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 20 SWIFT/BIC codes for Akbank T.a.s. in Türkiye. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Akbank T.a.s. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of AKBKTRIS192 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 192 is the code of the branch Main Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.