SWIFT Code TVBATR2A — TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O., ISTANBUL

About SWIFT Code TVBATR2A — TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O., ISTANBUL

SWIFT code TVBATR2A is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. 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 TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. 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 TVBATR2A

The code TVBATR2A follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code TVBATR2A

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. account in ISTANBUL, share SWIFT code TVBATR2A 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 TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O., ISTANBUL must provide SWIFT code TVBATR2A. 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 TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. in ISTANBUL rely on SWIFT code TVBATR2A 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 TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. →

How SWIFT Code TVBATR2A Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code TVBATR2A 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 TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code TVBATR2A

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter TVBATR2A 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 TVBATR2A directly with TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O.'s ISTANBUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.