TUBATRIS — TURKISH BANK A.S.
TUBATRIS is the SWIFT/BIC code for TURKISH BANK A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
TUBATRIS is the SWIFT/BIC code for TURKISH BANK A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | TURKISH BANK A.S. |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Location Code | IS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code TUBATRIS belong to?
The SWIFT code TUBATRIS identifies TURKISH BANK A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code TUBATRIS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of TUBATRIS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (TUBA) represent the bank code for TURKISH BANK A.S.; characters 5-6 (TR) indicate the country code for Turkey; characters 7-8 (IS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code TUBATRIS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) TUBATRIS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'IS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code TUBATRIS instead of TUBATRIS?
Yes. The 8-character code TUBATRIS represents the primary headquarters of TURKISH BANK A.S.. The 11-character code TUBATRIS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to TUBATRIS (or TUBATRISXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to TUBATRIS?
The physical address registered for TUBATRIS is: HEAD OFFICE, VALIKONAGI CADDESI 1, NISANTASI, 34371, ISTANBUL, Turkey. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).