Turkish · B1 (Intermediate)
Banking in Turkish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Turkish words for banking are banka hesabı (bank account), para çekmek (to withdraw money) and para yatırmak (to deposit money). The full Turkish banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Turkish vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Turkish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| banka hesabı | bank account |
| para çekmek | to withdraw money |
| para yatırmak | to deposit money |
| havale / EFT | bank transfer |
| ekside kalmak | to be overdrawn |
| hesap özeti | bank statement |
| otomatik ödeme | direct debit |
| banka ücretleri | bank charges |
| faiz oranı | interest rate |
| kredi | loan / credit |
Example sentences
Ziraat Bankası'nda hesabım var.
I have a bank account at Ziraat Bankası.
İki yüz lira çekmek istiyorum.
I want to withdraw two hundred lira.
Kira için havale gönderiyorum.
I am sending a bank transfer for the rent.
Hesabım ekside kaldı.
My account went into overdraft.
Elektrik faturası otomatik ödemeyle geliyor.
The electricity bill comes by direct debit.
Ücretsiz hesap arıyorum.
I am looking for a fee-free account.
How to actually learn these
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