SWIFT/BIC code TEBUTRIS538
TEBUTRIS538 belongs to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TEBUTRIS538 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TEBUTRIS |
| Branch code | 538 |
| Bank | Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. |
| Branch | Yeditepe Kurumsal Branch |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Türkiye |
The way the Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 538 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 BIC TEBUTRIS538?
TEBUTRIS538 identifies Yeditepe Kurumsal Branch, a unit of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. in Istanbul, Türkiye. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in TEBUTRIS538 mean?
TEBU is the institution code of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s., TR is the ISO code of Türkiye, IS is the code for the city or region and 538 is the code of the branch Yeditepe Kurumsal Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. in Türkiye?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Turkish Lira with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code TEBUTRIS538, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use TEBUTRIS instead of TEBUTRIS538?
TEBUTRIS points to the head office of Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s., while TEBUTRIS538 is Yeditepe Kurumsal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention TEBUTRIS538.
How long does a transfer to Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.s. take in Türkiye?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.