SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035 — AKBANK T.A.S., ISKENDERUN

About SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035 — AKBANK T.A.S., ISKENDERUN

SWIFT code AKBKTRIS035 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AKBANK T.A.S. in ISKENDERUN, Turkey. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AKBANK T.A.S. for all outward international remittances from ISKENDERUN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035

The code AKBKTRIS035 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AKBANK T.A.S. account in ISKENDERUN, share SWIFT code AKBKTRIS035 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AKBANK T.A.S., ISKENDERUN must provide SWIFT code AKBKTRIS035. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AKBANK T.A.S. in ISKENDERUN rely on SWIFT code AKBKTRIS035 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AKBANK T.A.S. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AKBANK T.A.S. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AKBANK T.A.S. →

How SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AKBKTRIS035 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AKBANK T.A.S..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AKBANK T.A.S. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AKBKTRIS035

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AKBKTRIS035 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ISKENDERUN only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Turkey.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AKBKTRIS035 directly with AKBANK T.A.S.'s ISKENDERUN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.