For private clients · Service

A personal account in a Turkish bank — opened with you, in one visit

We pick the bank that fits your passport and situation, prepare the tax number and documents, book the visit and sit next to you at the desk. Afterwards we set up online banking and walk you through the first incoming transfer so it is not held.

Timeline2–7 business daysYou getAccount, card, online bankingFormatAccompanied visit, one managerFeefrom $300

Exact fee is fixed in the contract after a short clarification of the task.

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Who this is for

Newcomer without a residence permit yet

You need an account for rent, deposits and daily life before the permit is issued.

Property buyer

An account to receive the purchase funds and obtain the exchange document (DAB) for the land registry.

Family member or student

A simple TRY and FX account with a card and mobile banking, opened without stress.

What you have at the end

You leave the bank with an open account, a card on the way and mobile banking activated. You know which documents the bank keeps on file, what to answer when the first transfer arrives, and which fees apply. If a bank declines, we move to the next one with the same file.

What is included

Bank selection by nationality, residence status and purpose
Potential tax number from the tax office
Address and document check before the visit
Sworn translation and notary where the bank requires
Booked visit and accompaniment with an interpreter
Online and mobile banking activation
Guidance for the first incoming transfer and source-of-funds question

How the work runs

1

Day 1 · Intake

We check your passport, residence status, address proof and purpose, and pick two banks.

2

Day 1–2 · Tax number and documents

Potential tax number, translations and notary items where the bank asks for them.

3

Day 2–5 · Visit

Accompanied visit at the chosen branch; forms filled with you; card and mobile banking requested.

4

After opening

Online banking set up, first transfer explained, bank questions answered from your file.

How it is structured

Decides to open the account and sets the terms	The bank
Signs the forms and is identified in person	You, at the branch
Certifies translations where required	Notary and sworn translator at tariff
Issues the tax number	Tax office
Prepares, books, accompanies, follows up	ROSTU

What stays outside the package

The bank’s decision and its fees — the bank decides and charges per its tariff
Deposits or minimum balances — paid by you to the bank
Investment or tax advice

Questions

Can I open an account without a residence permit?

Some banks open accounts for foreigners with a passport, tax number and address proof; others require a residence permit. The choice of bank depends on your nationality and purpose — this is exactly what we check first.

Do I need to be in Türkiye?

Yes. Turkish banks identify the account holder in person at the branch. We book the visit so that one trip is enough.

How long does it take?

With documents ready, usually two to seven business days including the tax number and the branch visit; the bank sets the card delivery time.

What if the bank asks about the source of funds?

We prepare the answer and documents in advance for your first transfer, so that it is credited rather than held.

Tell us about your situation

Nationality, residence status, purpose of the account and timing. A manager replies within one business hour with the bank options and the document list.