What is the Turkey IBAN format?

Turkey IBANs start with TR, followed by 2 check digits, then a 22-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Turkey is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Turkey IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Turkey IBAN?

A Turkey IBAN is 26 characters long.

26-character IBAN · TRY Turkish Lira

A Turkey IBAN is 26 characters long and always begins with the country code TR, followed by two check digits. The next 5 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 16 characters identify the individual account number. The Turkey IBAN uses the TRY (Turkish Lira) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

TRY

Turkish Lira

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

TR33 0006 1005 1978 6457 8413 26

TR Country

33 Check Digits

00061 Bank Code

0 Reserved (zeros)

0519786457841326 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	TR
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	33
5–9	5	Bank Code	n	00061
10–10	1	Reserved (zeros)	n	0
11–26	16	Account Number	n	0519786457841326

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Major Banks in Turkey

Bank Name	Bank Code	BIC / SWIFT	City
Akbank	00046	AKBKTRIS	Istanbul
Garanti BBVA	00061	TGBATRIS	Istanbul
Türkiye Halk Bankası	00015	TRHBTR2A	Ankara
Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası	00012	TVBATR2A	Ankara
Türkiye İş Bankası	00062	ISBKTRIS	Istanbul
Yapı Kredi	00032	YAPITRISFEX	Istanbul
Ziraat Bankası	00010	TCZBTR2A	Ankara

Validate a Turkey IBAN

Paste a Turkey IBAN below to check it.

Turkey IBAN Regex Pattern

^TR\d{2}\d{5}\d{1}\d{16}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^TR\\d{2}\\d{5}\\d{1}\\d{16}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Turkey IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^TR\d{2}\d{5}\d{1}\d{16}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Turkey IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^TR\d{2}\d{5}\d{1}\d{16}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Turkey IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Turkey IBAN

Turkey accounts are traditionally identified using: Reserve Digits (5n) + Account Number (16c). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Turkey IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Turkey banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Turkey

Turkey is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (26 characters, starts with TR)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Turkey adopted IBAN in 2009. Not SEPA. Always include BIC. Turkey uses TRY (Turkish Lira). The IBAN format was updated in 2019 — ensure you have the current 26-character format. The first 5 digits of the BBAN are reserved zeros; the bank code is embedded in the BIC rather than the IBAN.

Compare transfer services for Turkey

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

https://www.tcmb.gov.tr ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 26 chars
Country Code: TR
Currency: TRY
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 22n
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2009