Outgoing SWIFT from Turkey, please recommend the bank

5POSTS

2 years ago

Dear forum members,

I need to SWIFT some money abroad from Turkey, but my bank (Deniz) does not permit it due the fact I don't have an Ikamet. Is it a common issue or there are some banks could do it? Please advise!

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LoneStarGuy Active member

32POSTS

2 years ago

Western Union or Moneygram available many Banks but $ 25 per transfer fee though

Mike Churkin New member

5POSTS

2 years ago

@LoneStarGuy聽 Thank you! Point is as well, that in the destination country USD would be automatically converted to the local currency. This聽 I would try to avoid, but this is possible . I was thinking that may be I could open a bank account where I could perform the outgoing SWIFT.

DenizeV Active member

57POSTS

2 years ago

@Mike Churkin聽 how could you open an account with Deniz bank although U had no Ikamet?!!馃ズ馃ズ

Mike Churkin New member

5POSTS

2 years ago

@DenizeV it's wasn't required. And btw still not required now.

LoneStarGuy Active member

32POSTS

2 years ago

Yapi Kredi Bank is the most friendly to U.S. passports.They are resourceful

Mike Churkin New member

5POSTS

2 years ago

@LoneStarGuy Thank you! Would try!

LoneStarGuy Active member

32POSTS

2 years ago

And surprisingly Kuwait Turk bank has a great customer service.I could not cash my social security check there but tried everything to solve matter. Show no prejudice ladies with headscarf but really nice but聽 do not shake hands so keep your hands down .Western Union CEO is Turkish-born and lives in Denver area.