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Illustration of personal data protection under the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)

Merchant & POS

What is the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)?

The Personal Data Protection Law was adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 24/03/2016 and published in Official Gazette No. 29677 on 07/04/2016. It protects individuals' rights in the processing of personal data and sets the rules that data controllers must follow.

ATM machine used for banking transactions in Turkey

ATM

ATM Companies Operating in Turkey

ATMs are devices that let customers carry out many banking transactions without visiting a branch. Keeping these devices technologically up to date and maintaining a high level of security are among the most important issues. Below are the companies that provide ATM software and support in Turkey.

Logos of various international payment card schemes

Credit Card

What Are National and International Payment Schemes?

In the world of payment systems, just as credit cards are an indispensable product, a payment scheme is indispensable for credit cards. When a credit card product is launched, the scheme it will be issued under is decided first.

Diagram of the chargeback process between cardholder, issuer and acquirer

Chargeback

How to Reduce Chargebacks (For Cardholders)

A chargeback is when a cardholder asks the issuing bank to refund a transaction made without their knowledge. It cannot be prevented entirely, but simple precautions can minimize the risk. Here is how the process works and what cardholders should do.

Warning illustration about a fake social media gift points scam targeting card details

Credit Card

Congratulations, You Won Gift Points..

A real attempted card fraud story: a fake Facebook friend request, a promise of free bank points, and a request for card number, expiry date and CVV2. Here is what happened and how to protect yourself.

Smartphone being used as a mobile POS device for a card payment

Merchant & POS

Mobile Phones Are Turning Into POS Devices

With advances in technology, mobile phones can now be used for many functions besides calls and internet access. One such innovation is the ability to use smartphones or tablets as POS devices.

ATM machine with cash dispenser and receipt printer

ATM

What Is an ATM?

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine, an electronic device that lets customers carry out account transactions with or without a card. It was invented in 1960 by John Shepherd-Barron. The first ATM in Turkey was installed in 1982.

Embossed debit card with raised card number and cardholder name

Debit Card

What is an embossed debit card?

The main difference between embossed debit cards and standard debit cards is that the card number, cardholder name, and expiration date are printed in raised, embossed format rather than flat.

Illustration representing electronic payment systems

Payment Systems

What are Payment Systems?

Let's talk about payment systems, which we have heard more about since the internet entered our lives, and the basic structures behind them. The first credit card in the world was used in America in the 1920s.

Logo or illustration representing the Credit Registration Bureau (KKB) in Turkey

Credit Card

What Is KKB (Credit Registration Bureau)?

KKB (Credit Registration Bureau) is a private company established in 1995 under Banking Law No. 5411 with nine bank shareholders, sharing credit information among member institutions.