In line with its responsibility of being "More Than a Bank," Ziraat Bank takes pride in delivering seamless, top quality banking services to its vast and diverse customer base across Turkey.
Established in 1863 as the pioneer of national banking in Turkey, Ziraat Bank's operations have left a mark on the last 150 years of Turkish history. The Bank played a key role in the economic development process which made Turkey one of the world's major economies. In line with its responsibility of being "More Than a Bank," Ziraat Bank proudly delivers seamless, top quality banking services to its vast and diverse customer base across Turkey. The Bank's customers include SMEs, students, pensioners, farmers, among many others.
Deep Corporate Roots, Modern Management Approach
Closely monitoring developments in the global economy and the international banking system, and never compromising its underlying mission, Ziraat Bank works continuously to enhance its management approach. The Bank makes a difference with its sustainability centered financial and operational performance. As of year-end 2015, Ziraat Bank provides efficient and swift services to clients with a total of 25,697 employees at 1,812 domestic and overseas branches, 6,573 ATMs in addition to online and mobile banking apps designed with advanced technologies. The Bank enjoys significant brand recognition in world capital markets. Ziraat Bank's global service delivery network comprises eight international subsidiary banks, 22 overseas branch locations, four sub-branches and one representative office in 18 countries.
Future Oriented, Profitable and Productive Business Processes
Placing an emphasis on profitability and productivity in all its business processes, Ziraat Bank boosted total assets by 22.3% over the prior year to TL 302.8 billion as of end-2015. Despite the sluggish global markets, the Bank sustained its solid financial performance, increasing its net profit by 27.5% over the previous year to TL 5.2 billion.
With subsidiaries active in the areas of banking, insurance, private pensions, investment services, participation banking, portfolio management, financial leasing and financial technologies, the Bank creates strong synergy to meet its long-term goals. Ziraat Bank is keen to generate added value in the coming period for Turkey in line with its mission and vision.
As the pioneer of national banking, Zİraat Bank's operations have left a mark on the last 150 years of Turkish history.
Ziraat Towers will be constructed at the Istanbul International Finance Center located in Ataşehir.