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Cryptocurrency mining concept illustration showing mining hardware and blockchain blocks

Cryptocurrency

What Is Cryptocurrency Mining?

Mining is the production of cryptocurrency through hardware and software, as well as the recording and confirmation of cryptocurrency transfers. Because block difficulty rises with each new unit, mining requires very powerful processors.

Diagram illustrating account-to-account (A2A) payment flow between banks

Online & Authorization

What are A2A (Account-to-Account) Payments?

Account-to-account (A2A) payments can be described as making a payment by transferring money from one bank account to another. Though similar to wire transfer/EFT, combining the transfer with the payment creates a seamless experience.

TR Karekod national QR code logo for payments in Turkey

Merchant & POS

The Logo of Our National QR Code, TR Karekod, Has Been Announced

In the world of payment systems, there are new developments every day in both accepting payments and payment methods. QR code payments will undoubtedly become more common in the coming days, and we will make payments with QR codes in many places.

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Payment Systems

What Is ISO/TC 68?

ISO/TC 68 is a technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization in Geneva, responsible for developing and maintaining international standards for banking, securities and other financial services.

FAST instant payment system participants diagram

FAST

Can Non-Bank Institutions Join the FAST System?

Yes. The FAST system was first launched with the participation of banks in Türkiye, and integration has been completed with 21 banks. Non-bank institutions meeting the criteria, such as payment and e-money institutions, will also be able to join.

Easy Addressing System (KOLAS) participation diagram

FAST

Which Institutions Can Provide the Easy Address Service?

To offer the Easy Address service, an institution needs approval from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), documented eligibility to participate in FAST or EFT, and completed administrative and technical processes with BKM.

Payment systems in Türkiye overview

Payment Systems

What Are the Payment Systems in Türkiye?

When we hear “payment systems”, card transactions at POS terminals or ATMs usually come to mind. Let's look together at the payment systems recognized by the Central Bank.

PayPal QR code payment screen shown on a mobile phone

Payment Institutions & E-Money

PayPal Expands Its QR Code Payment Service

PayPal announced that it is launching payments with QR codes in 28 markets worldwide, including the USA, the UK, France, Hong Kong and Canada. Businesses can use QR codes to accept payments and consumers to shop contactlessly through the PayPal mobile app.

European Payments Initiative (EPI) overview graphic

Payment System Institutions

What is EPI (European Payments Initiative)?

The European Payments Initiative (EPI), formerly known as PEPSI, is an ECB-backed payment integration initiative aiming to build a pan-European payment system and interbank network to rival Mastercard and Visa. Its founding members include BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and others.

Credit card with a built-in fingerprint sensor for biometric cardholder verification

Credit Card

Who Wouldn't Want a Credit Card with a Biometric Reader?

Card security is critical in card payment systems. Chip&Pin curbed much fraud, but gaps remain. Cornercard, Gemalto and Visa launched Switzerland's first credit card with a built-in fingerprint reader. Here is how it works.