SWIFT/BIC code MKKCTRISXXX

MKKCTRISXXX belongs to Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.

MKKCTRISXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMKKCTRISXXX
8-character codeMKKCTRIS
Branch codeXXX
BankMerkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s.
BranchHead office
CityIstanbul
CountryTürkiye

The way the Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MKKC 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.
XXX 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 institution is behind BIC MKKCTRISXXX?

The code MKKCTRISXXX belongs to the headquarters of Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Use it when you send money to an account at Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s..

Does Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MKKCTRISXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. in Türkiye, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use MKKCTRISXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MKKCTRISXXX with the recipient before sending.

How long does a transfer to Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s. take in Türkiye?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What is the best way to send money to Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Turkish Lira with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of MKKCTRISXXX stand for?

MKKC is the bank code of Merkezi Kayit Kurulusu A.s., TR is the ISO code of Türkiye, IS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.