Opening a bank account in a foreign country is always a confusing process for many property buyers and first-timers. However, this process is easy in Turkey and max depending on the documents you have ready. it will take a few days. Most importantly, the ELKA HOMES team will be with you to ensure that this process goes as smoothly as possible.

The Guide to Opening a Bank Account in Turkey for Foreign Nationals

After real estate buyers have found their perfect house or apartment in Turkey, the next step is to manage their financial procedures. The process of opening a bank account in Turkey is simple and fast. Many foreigners, non-residents and investors use Turkish bank accounts for mortgages and money transfers. All banks in Turkey offer services through digital applications and mobile banking services that facilitate payouts such as invoices, mobile phone bills and more. You can choose between public, private banks in Turkey and even international bank branches in Turkey.Dec. As English-speaking staff is now offered by banks to make this a much smoother procedure, as international relations between Turkey and countries from all over the world have grown, this makes this a much more hassle-free procedure. Dec.
For this reason, opening a Turkish bank account has become a very simple process from day to day. In order to receive all your financial services working in Turkish banks, you will need several documents to open a bank account, residence permit or Turkish tax number.

As an account holder, you can even apply for automatic paying of all your bills through Turkish Internet banking, which is the most convenient solution for residents who do not live permanently in Turkey.

Documents required to open a bank account in Turkey:
* Passport (identity document)
* Tax Identification Number in Turkey (Tax Number)
* Proof of address (household utility bill or rental agreement in your own country)
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If you have a residence permit in Turkey, this will speed up the account opening process. The process of opening an account actually takes only one day, provided that all documents are provided to the bank. Some of the largest banks can also provide you with a debit card on the same day and open internet banking immediately.