Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Information and Services in Turkey Section => Banks, Interest, Money Transfers, Insurance => Topic started by: janewright on March 25, 2009, 23:06:08 PM

Title: ID needed
Post by: janewright on March 25, 2009, 23:06:08 PM

Hi.

I've just been looking at property sevices, & one of them stated that
ID's must be given to your banks over in Turkey by 30th June 2009,
or you could have your accounts frozen.
I would be very grateful if anyone on the forum has any information on this.
Thankyou.
Regards.
Jane

Title: ID needed
Post by: KKOB on March 26, 2009, 04:12:42 AM

Yes, there's a requirement for all bank accounts to be "validated" by the 1st of June.

You have to provide your Turkish bank with some form of personal ID and / or a utility bill with your name and a address on. Otherwise your account will be frozen.

It's all down to the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulations apparently.

Title: ID needed
Post by: kevin b on March 26, 2009, 08:51:04 AM

You will find it was talked about a while ago here.
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