VAKFTRIS — VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI A.S.
VAKFTRIS is the SWIFT/BIC code for VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VAKFTRIS is the SWIFT/BIC code for VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI 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 | VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI 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 VAKFTRIS belong to?
The SWIFT code VAKFTRIS identifies VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI 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 VAKFTRIS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VAKFTRIS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VAKF) represent the bank code for VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI 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 VAKFTRIS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VAKFTRIS 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 VAKFTRIS instead of VAKFTRIS?
Yes. The 8-character code VAKFTRIS represents the primary headquarters of VAKIF KATILIM BANKASI A.S.. The 11-character code VAKFTRIS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VAKFTRIS (or VAKFTRISXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VAKFTRIS?
The physical address registered for VAKFTRIS is: DR. ADNAN BUYUKDENIZ 10, SARAY MAH, UMRANIYE, 34768, 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).