SWIFT/BIC code TEBUTRIS189
TEBUTRIS189 belongs to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TEBUTRIS189 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TEBUTRIS |
| Branch code | 189 |
| Bank | Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. |
| Branch | Buyukcekmece Branch |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
The way the Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TEBU 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.
- 189 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code TEBUTRIS189?
The code TEBUTRIS189 belongs to Buyukcekmece Branch, part of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TEBUTRIS189, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Turkish Lira with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use TEBUTRIS instead of TEBUTRIS189?
TEBUTRIS points to the head office of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s., while TEBUTRIS189 is Buyukcekmece Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TEBUTRIS189.
How long does a transfer to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in TEBUTRIS189 stand for?
TEBU is the bank code of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s., TR is the ISO code of Türkiye, IS is the location code and 189 identifies the branch Buyukcekmece Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.