How to send a bank transfer from Turkey to Russia?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Online transfers from Turkey to Russia are not available. Only Ziraat, İş Bank, and Denizbank allow SWIFT transfers to their Russian subsidiary banks — but only in person at a branch, by filling out a paper form.
What the community said
Recent reports suggest that SWIFT transfers to Russia have not disappeared entirely: some Russian banks are still connected to SWIFT, but Turkish banks handle such transfers rarely and selectively. A suggested avenue is to check Turkish subsidiaries of foreign banks, as acceptance depends on the bank and the customer profile.
11 days ago Foreign-bank subsidiaries
No mobile apps support transfers to Russia from Turkey. SWIFT transfers to Russia cannot be done online either. The only working option is Ziraat, İş Bank, or Denizbank — and only to their own Russian subsidiary banks. You must visit a branch in person and fill out a paper transfer form.
11 days ago Ziraat Bank, İş Bank, Denizbank — branch visit required
If you are looking for a bank in the Antalya or Kemer area that opens accounts for Russian citizens without a residence permit and without a large deposit — reportedly no such banks remain. Requirements have tightened.
11 days ago Antalya, Kemer — account without residence permit not available
For airport lounge access, check what your home bank offers. There are also reports of single-entry lounge passes being sold online — but this is an unofficial method with limited verified experience.
11 days ago