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Money & Banking

Bank accounts, tax numbers, cards, transfers.

Member-written, not professional advice. These guides explain how things work in practice; they are not legal, immigration, tax or medical advice, and rules and fees change. Where a guide links official sources, those set the current requirements.

14 Jun 2026· by Nate

Opening a Turkish bank account as a foreigner

You can open a Turkish bank account as a foreigner, but the required documents depend on whether you’re a resident or a visitor. Some banks still accept non-residents with a passport, a Turkish tax number, and proof of address, while most private banks now require a residence permit and Foreigner Identification Number (YKN). Branch policies vary, so if one branch says no, another may say yes.

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