Milestones
A century-old plane tree, new shoots
Combining a deep-rooted past with a modern banking vision, Türk Ticaret Bankası accelerated its growth journey with strategic steps taken in 2025.
1913
“Adapazarı İslam Ticaret Bankası” was established in Adapazarı by 13 founding members as the first national private bank.
1918
After a significant change in its structure, the Bank was renamed Adapazarı İslam Ticaret Bankası Osmanlı Anonim Şirketi.
1924
The Bank was renamed Adapazarı Islam Ticaret Bankası Türk Anonim Şirketi on May 15, 1924.
1928
The Bank was renamed Adapazarı Türk Ticaret Bankası A.Ş
1934
The Bank’s head office was moved to Ankara on October 25, 1934.
1937
The Bank was renamed Türk Ticaret Bankası A.Ş. on March 31, 1937.
1952
On March 30, 1952, the Bank’s Head Office was transferred to Bahçekapı, Istanbul, where it continued its operations until 1992.
1960’s
It became the first Turkish bank to use automation with the computer system it started using since the 1960s.
1985
It ranked in the top 10 among all banks and in the top 4 among private banks.
1992
The Bank moved to its service building in Gayrettepe.
1997
After the effects of the 1994 economic crisis, it was decided to cease operations.
2019
An application for an operating license was made to the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency.
2021
The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency granted the operating license to the Bank.
2022
The bank started its operations again on April 29, 2022.
2023
As a result of the tender for the sale of the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund’s shares in the Bank, İhracatı Geliştirme A.Ş. (İGE) acquired 10,760,577,346 shares, representing a 98.49567% stake in the Bank.
2024
Having completed its restructuring efforts, the Bank started its banking operations in September.
2025
In line with its “phygital” banking strategy, the Bank launched its digital channels and expanded its physical service network by opening 11 new branches in centers with high export activity. This growth was further supported by capital increases and an expanded range of products.
