🇹🇲 Turkmenistan · Banking & Payments

Turkmen-Turkish Bank

The Turkmen-Turkish Joint-Stock Commercial Bank is a joint venture bank in Ashgabat serving individuals and companies, especially those with business links to Turkey.

What it helps with

  • A local cardA card in manats for payments in Turkmenistan.
  • Paying bills from the phoneUtilities and mobile top-ups.
  • Salary accountCommon for employees in Turkmenistan.

About Turkmen-Turkish Bank:

The bank offers manat and foreign-currency accounts, cards, transfers and internet banking. It is often used by Turkish companies working in Turkmenistan and by their employees for salaries and payments.

Key Features:

  • Accounts and cards: Manat and foreign-currency accounts with cards.
  • Online banking: Balances, payments and transfers.
  • Utility payments: Phone, internet and housing bills.

How to Get Started:

  1. Visit a branch with your passport.
  2. Open an account and order a card.
  3. Register for online banking with your phone number.
  4. Pay bills and transfer money in the app.

Before you use it

  • Sign-up: Foreigners need a passport with a valid visa or residence permit to open an account.
  • Payment: Currency exchange happens only at banks at the official rate; keep the receipt.
Local number needed Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Turkmen-Turkish Bank work with a foreign bank card in Turkmenistan?
Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Turkmen-Turkish Bank available in English?
Not officially — the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Turkmen-Turkish Bank?
Yes, Turkmen-Turkish Bank requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for Turkmen-Turkish Bank?
Yes, Turkmen-Turkish Bank requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use Turkmen-Turkish Bank?
iOS · Android · Web
How much does Turkmen-Turkish Bank cost?
Card and account fees per the bank's tariff