SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS — DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL

About SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS — DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL

SWIFT code BKTRTRIS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL in ISTANBUL, 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 DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL for all outward international remittances from ISTANBUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL account in ISTANBUL, share SWIFT code BKTRTRIS 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 DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL must provide SWIFT code BKTRTRIS. 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 DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL in ISTANBUL rely on SWIFT code BKTRTRIS 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 DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL →

How SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKTRTRIS 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 DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKTRTRIS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKTRTRIS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ISTANBUL 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 BKTRTRIS directly with DEUTSCHE BANK ISTANBUL's ISTANBUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.