Opening bank account in Turkey is not easy. Here are the expert tips on how to open a bank account in Turkey as a foreigner in private and public banks.
If the foreigner has a Turkish residence permit, it is easier to open a bank account. If their address is registered in e-devlet system, they can open bank account directly from the bank branch. Most of the bank are ok to open a bank account for foreigners who have a Turkish residence permit and address registration on e-devlet system.
If the foreigner does not have a Turkish residence permit, then they can open bank account in select banks with using their passport and address document from their home country. They can use utility bill, official address document or an id card with the address information in order to open a bank account in Turkey. If the document is in a foreign language, the bank might ask for Turkish translation and notarization for the address document.
After opening a bank account in Turkey, foreigners can open deposit accounts in USD, EUR, CHF and GBP. They can transfer money from abroad to Turkey with SWIFT transfer. They can withdraw and spend that money with their Turkish debit or credit card.
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