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Payment Systems
Open banking means sharing financial data with third parties securely, and Payment Services Data Sharing Services (OHVPS) are the two core payment services under it. This post explains both and where to find the participant list on the BKM website.
Payment Institutions & E-Money
The Central Bank (CBRT) approved the Crowdfunding System Activity of the Central Registry Agency (MKK) as one of its other activities. Here is the Official Gazette decision and what Article 17 of the regulation says.
Payment Institutions & E-Money
ÖDED (Payment and Electronic Money Association) is the only industry association representing the payment and electronic money institutions operating in Türkiye under Law No. 6493.
Laws & Regulations
The upper limit for FAST transactions, raised to 1,000 TL on 29 January 2021, was increased to 2,000 TL on 4 August 2021, and payment and e-money institutions began applying to join the system.
Online & Authorization
You press the pay button and the screen says the transaction failed. Behind that failure are checks on your balance and transaction security. This post explains how funds confirmation APIs work, where they apply, and the situation in Turkey's open banking.
Laws & Regulations
Payment systems are the instruments, processes and rules that enable the transfer of funds or securities between participants. This post explains the conditions a structure must meet to qualify as a payment system and the Turkish regulations that govern them.
FAST
Current information: this post describes the limit as it stood when published. The CBRT's press release No. 2022-13 of 14 February 2022 announced a higher FAST limit and FAST payments in shopping through TR QR Code.
Payment Systems
Takasbank (Istanbul Settlement and Custody Bank) exists to increase the competitiveness of Turkey's markets by providing clearing and custody services, financial services, and other economic activities under the relevant legislation.
Laws & Regulations
The information and documents required in license applications to provide payment services or issue electronic money in Türkiye are listed in the first and second paragraphs of Article 8 of the Regulation.