Denizbank A.s. SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Denizbank A.s.

Whether a recipient gives you DENITRIS or DENITRISXXX, you are looking at the same identifier for Denizbank A.s. in Türkiye. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to route payments between countries to the correct bank. It comes up mainly when dealing with transfers between countries or a currency.

On this page you will find how the code is put together, when it matters and which other details a transfer to or from Denizbank A.s. requires. The SWIFT code alone cannot identify a personal account; for that you need the account number or IBAN is for.

Before you send: check the Denizbank A.s. code

Have the recipient copy the bank details straight from a recent statement. Compare it with DENITRIS here; if they differ, ask before you pay.

Mistakes in the SWIFT code tend to be costly more than disastrous. Remember the IBAN: a mistake there is more difficult to correct than a wrong code.

A validity check in your banking app only tells you that the IBAN exists. Where available, a name check on the recipient adds extra certainty. A small test payment is a sensible step for large sums, even if it costs an extra fee.

8 or 11 characters: DENITRIS versus DENITRISXXX

Each SWIFT/BIC code starts with an 8-character core: a four-letter bank code, two letters for the country and a two-character location code. That gives you DENITRIS.

Most banks and apps work with both lengths. If a form requires eleven characters, enter DENITRISXXX; if it wants eight, use DENITRIS.

Type the code as one block, in upper case and without separators. Copying the code is safer than retyping it.

Paying into Denizbank A.s. in TRY

The national currency of Türkiye is the Turkish Lira (TRY). When you pay another currency, the amount gets converted at some point – by your bank, by Denizbank A.s. or by a bank in between. There is rarely a separate charge for the conversion; it is built into the rate.

Who converts the money matters: every bank has its own margin. Compare how much TRY the recipient gets via several providers; the difference between options can be larger than you expect.

The TRY rate changes constantly, so the amount you see is usually only valid for a short time. With bigger transfers, even small difference in the rate adds up quickly.

Paying someone abroad from your Denizbank A.s. account

What you pay for a payment abroad is made up of several parts – not just the fee on your screen. There is the fee for the transfer itself, possibly charges from correspondent banks along the way and, above all, the margin on the exchange rate.

The markup on the rate tends to be the biggest item because it is hidden in the rate. Check their rate against the mid-market rate.

For many routes, a transfer service turns out to be less expensive than a bank – mostly thanks to the rate. On GoldexPay we compare what recipients receive with different services, so you can pick the cheapest route. Using a transfer service does not require closing your account at Denizbank A.s..

Choosing between the 227 SWIFT codes of Denizbank A.s.

Our directory lists 227 SWIFT/BIC codes for Denizbank A.s., spread over 52 locations. Besides the head office code DENITRISXXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

In most cases you do not need to pick a branch: transfers sent to DENITRISXXX are routed within Denizbank A.s. correctly. If you have been given a branch code, use it as it is instead of replacing it with the head office code.

If you are not sure, check with the recipient for the exact BIC in their bank details. Codes are sometimes changed or retired over time.

Watch out for payment fraud

Be wary if a contact suddenly asks you to pay into another account abroad. The fact that DENITRIS exists is no guarantee that a request mentioning it is genuine.

Before paying, confirm changed bank details by phone on a number you know, not one from the message. Pressure or secrecy are warning signs. Acted too fast? Contact the bank you paid from without delay and have them start a recall; also report it to the police.

Fraud can also target the receiver. Someone claims to have sent more than agreed and asks you to return the difference. Wait until the money is actually in your account.

Receiving money from abroad at Denizbank A.s.

If you are waiting for a payment from another country, give the sender a complete set of details. That means: your name as registered with Denizbank A.s., your IBAN or account number, the BIC DENITRISXXX (or DENITRIS) and, often, your address.

Some sending banks also ask for the address of Denizbank A.s. in Istanbul; it does no harm to include it. A mistake in your account number is more trouble than it looks, so copy the details from your online banking.

What lands in your account can be lower than the amount sent. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank. Agree with the sender who pays which costs.

About this information

The codes here come from public sources that we update regularly. It is possible that a code on this page is no longer current after a merger or reorganisation. Counts and locations come from our directory.

See the information here as a handy check and rely on the recipient or Denizbank A.s. for the final confirmation. GoldexPay is not affiliated with Denizbank A.s.. Found an error? Tell us via our contact form so we can correct it.

Tracking a transfer to or from Denizbank A.s.

There is no fixed delivery time: many arrive the same day or the next while others need several business days. Payments made after the cut-off time or on a weekend or public holiday usually start the next business day. Sometimes a bank wants to know what the payment is for before releasing it.

When a payment takes longer than expected, contact your bank about the status so they can trace it along the chain. Specialist transfer services often show tracking in their app so you can see how far the payment has got.

If the money does not arrive after a few business days, the person who paid needs to contact their own bank, not the receiving bank. As a recipient, you can check your statements to see a partial amount.