Author Topic: Opening a bank account in Turkey (Read 1938 times)

Carpete · « **on:** July 25, 2011, 19:25:21 PM »

This will probably sound a silly question to ask $:-\$ but.....do you need to own a property in Turkey in order to open a bank account please?

tinkerman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2011, 19:26:59 PM »

No, lots of people renting out here have bank accounts

Liz 101 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2011, 19:47:06 PM »

But you do need a tax number

Carpete · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2011, 20:09:25 PM »

So do you need a Turkish address? Can a UK resident who is just visiting get a tax number and then open an account?

tinkerman · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2011, 20:13:55 PM »

Try e mailing Ayshe at Finans she will anwser your queries - ayse.serefoglu@finansbank.com.tr

Supacabby · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2011, 20:32:23 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Carpete

Can a UK resident who is just visiting get a tax number and then open an account?

Yes, I did this on my last visit, they asked me for my parents full names & I needed to show my passport, job done in 10 minutes!

tony jenkins · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2011, 21:09:40 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Supacabby

quote:
Originally posted by Carpete

Can a UK resident who is just visiting get a tax number and then open an account?
Yes, I did this on my last visit, they asked me for my parents full names & I needed to show my passport, job done in 10 minutes!

Parents names? You must have opened a 'Junior Plus Account' Supa

Supacabby · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2011, 12:36:13 PM »

That made me smile TJ, I'm a mere 52 next birthday & my parents long gone, bless them both! Why they needed those details I don't know but I got my tax number so no worries!

LeeGlo · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2011, 20:16:13 PM »

I think you need passport, a Turkish tax number, and a couple of recent utility bills showing your UK address. If you want internet access to your account ask the bank to set it up for you. You will need to register a mobile phone number with your bank as all Turkish banks now send you a text with a "one time use" pin to access your internet account.

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