SWIFT Code TVBATR2A337 — TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O., IZMIR

About SWIFT Code TVBATR2A337 — TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O., IZMIR

SWIFT code TVBATR2A337 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. in IZMIR, 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 IZMIR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code TVBATR2A337

The code TVBATR2A337 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code TVBATR2A337

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O. account in IZMIR, share SWIFT code TVBATR2A337 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., IZMIR must provide SWIFT code TVBATR2A337. 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 IZMIR rely on SWIFT code TVBATR2A337 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 TVBATR2A337 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code TVBATR2A337 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 TVBATR2A337

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter TVBATR2A337 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for IZMIR 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 TVBATR2A337 directly with TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI T.A.O.'s IZMIR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.