Looking for an English-speaking banker in Kadikoy (I want to open an account)
I can't believe I'm creating this post, but I've had so many problems trying to open a bank account here, I thought I'd just try asking:
- I am a UK citizen with an ikamet permit
- since my Turkish is extremely limited, I'd like to find an English-speaking banker
If you might be able to help, please send me a direct message with the name of your bank, and the address of your branch, and I'll come in to open a few bank accounts.
Thank you!
* by way of example, I entered a big bank today who I know do business with foreigners, because they advertise in English and have English-designed systems, along with Turkish in their branches. There was no one else in the bank, it was very quiet. However, when the English-speaking banker walked around his office to see me (as I was with a non-English speaking colleague of his) he said to me "we cannot open bank accounts for foreigners because it's a security risk" so I thanked them and left. I think they thought this was funny.