Burgan Bank A.s. SWIFT/BIC code

Burgan Bank A.s. SWIFT code: TEKFTRIS

If an invoice shows TEKFTRIS or TEKFTRISXXX, you are looking at the same identifier for Burgan Bank A.s. in Türkiye. The code has a single purpose: it ensures that a cross-border transfer ends up at the right bank. It comes up mainly for transfers between countries and payments in foreign currencies.

On this page you can read how the code is put together, when you need it and what else a transfer to or from Burgan Bank A.s. requires. Remember that the BIC just identifies the bank, not the person: the account number or IBAN takes care of that.

Incoming international payments to Burgan Bank A.s.

A sender in another country needs several details about your account. The basics are: your name, IBAN or account number, TEKFTRISXXX and in many cases your postal address.

You can add Burgan Bank A.s. and Istanbul as well, since some forms ask for it. A typo in the IBAN is more trouble than you might think, so copy the details from your online banking.

Expect that the incoming amount is below what the sender paid. Intermediary banks may deduct a fee, Burgan Bank A.s. may charge for incoming payments, and if the money is converted, a markup on the rate comes on top. For business payments, you can state who bears the costs to avoid a shortfall.

Which of the 5 codes of Burgan Bank A.s. do you need?

We have 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Burgan Bank A.s. in 1 places. Next to the head office code TEKFTRISXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

Usually you do not need to look up a branch: payments sent to TEKFTRISXXX reach Burgan Bank A.s. correctly. A branch code only makes sense if the account holder specifically asks for it.

Unsure which code to use? Check with the recipient, or look at a recent statement from Burgan Bank A.s.. Branch codes are more likely to be retired than the head office code.

8 or 11 characters: TEKFTRIS versus TEKFTRISXXX

A BIC is built from a few fixed parts: characters one to four stand for the bank, characters five and six show the country and the two after that indicate the location. The result is TEKFTRIS for Burgan Bank A.s..

The 11-character version adds a three-character extension for a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, the code points to the head office, so TEKFTRISXXX and TEKFTRIS are interchangeable.

Enter the code in one piece, in upper case and without separators, exactly as shown here. Copying the code beats retyping it, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

Tracking a transfer to or from Burgan Bank A.s.

There is no single delivery time: many land the same day or the next while others need several business days. Payments made after the cut-off time or on weekends and holidays often go out the next business day. Compliance checks on larger or unusual payments can also add some delay, even when all details are correct.

When a payment takes longer than expected, ask your bank for the status so they can trace it along the chain. Specialist transfer services usually provide a status online showing where the money has got.

The bank that sent the money can request a trace; the receiving side usually has nothing to trace yet. Ask the sender for a copy of the payment confirmation; that often settles the question quickly.

The Turkish Lira and what conversion costs you

The local currency in Türkiye is the Turkish Lira (TRY). If you send another currency it has to be converted at some point. Each conversion costs something, even when no fee is shown.

Where the conversion happens affects the final amount, since every bank sets its own rate. Check what TRY arrives with several services; the difference between options can be larger than you expect.

Rates for TRY change all the time – some services let you fix a rate in advance. For regular payments, a slightly better rate make a real difference over a year.

How to check TEKFTRIS before you pay

The safest source for the BIC is the bank details provided by the recipient. Compare it with TEKFTRIS here.

If the code is wrong, the payment may be delayed, bounce back or cost extra – sometimes after weeks of searching. Remember the account number: a mistake there can be harder to correct than a wrong BIC.

Many banking apps validate the format of an IBAN and some suggest the matching BIC – that confirms the format, not the owner. Some banks now check the payee name with the account before you confirm – do not ignore a mismatch warning. For a first payment, many people send a small test amount.

International transfers from Burgan Bank A.s.: the real cost

When you send money abroad via Burgan Bank A.s., the fee you see is only part of what you pay. On top of the transfer fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may take a cut, and when currencies are converted, the bank usually uses a rate below the real market rate.

That exchange rate margin is often the largest item because it is hidden in the rate. A simple test: put the bank’s rate against the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

For many currency pairs, a specialist provider is cheaper than a traditional bank transfer, mainly because of the exchange rate. Next time you send money, take a minute to compare the total cost on GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. You can still use your account at Burgan Bank A.s.; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

We collect SWIFT/BIC codes from publicly available data and update our list regularly. Institutions reorganise, close branches and change codes. The number of codes on this page reflect what is in our directory and not on information from Burgan Bank A.s. itself.

See the information on this page as a handy check and rely on the recipient or Burgan Bank A.s. for the final confirmation. GoldexPay is independent of Burgan Bank A.s.; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Spotted outdated information? Tell us via our contact form.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay alert when someone unexpectedly wants you to send money to another account or a bank in another country. A valid SWIFT code says nothing about whether the request is genuine.

Never trust a phone number from the same email that announces the change. Pressure or requests to keep it quiet tend to be red flags – a real supplier can wait a day. Acted too fast? Call your bank straight away and have them try to recall the payment; also report it to the police.

Fraud can also work the other way. Someone claims to have sent too much and wants you to return the difference. Do not act before the money has really arrived – ask Burgan Bank A.s. if something looks wrong.