Those who wish to check SGK administrative fines can use the Social Security Institution’s e-Bildirge service. After logging into the e-Bildirge system, navigate to the “Employer Debt View” section. From there, employers can see all administrative fines issued to date. The displayed fines include both outstanding penalties and those already paid.
Keep in mind this system is available only to workplace owners. If payment of an administrative fine is delayed for any reason, interest will accrue. However, the interest amount does not appear in the employer-facing e-Bildirge screens; only the principal amounts of administrative fines are shown on the e-Bildirge page.
How to Pay an SGK Administrative Fine
First determine the institution through which you will pay the administrative fine. Those intending to pay through PTT should be aware that fines may not always appear under the “state debts” section. Therefore, when paying via PTT, you may need to instruct the staff to follow the correct menu steps so the payment can be completed.
The menu sequence a PTT clerk should follow for administrative fine payments is:
- SGK MOSİP Payments,
- 4A Employer Payments,
- Employer Administrative Fine Payments.
When the menus are selected correctly, a form will appear on the screen. Enter your 26-digit workplace registration number in the form. The amount of the administrative fine due will then be displayed. You must pay that amount at the PTT counter. After completing the payment, check the status again after a few hours to ensure the payment has been recorded. In some cases payments may not immediately reflect in the system; if that happens you may need to apply with a written petition.
Which Banks Can I Use to Pay an Administrative Fine?
You can pay administrative fines through banks that have agreements with SGK. These banks provide channels to complete the payment.
According to the Social Security Institution, the banks where administrative fines can typically be paid include:
- Alternatif Bank,
- Anadolu Bank,
- Fortis Bank,
- ING Bank,
- Denizbank,
- Yapı Kredi,
- Vakıfbank,
- PTT,
- Türkiye İş Bankası,
- Finansbank,
- HSBC,
- Kuveyt Türk Participation Bank,
- Türkiye Finans Participation Bank,
- T.C. Ziraat Bankası,
- Akbank,
- Garanti Bankası,
- Halkbank,
Administrative fine payments can also be made using the central collection system, but this option is not available at all banks. The central collection system is available at:
- T.C. Ziraat Bankası
- Vakıfbank
Can Administrative Fines Be Paid Online?
Yes, administrative fines can be paid online through the Social Security Institution’s official website. Online payments are processed only via this channel. Note that installment payments are not available for administrative fines paid by credit card.
To pay online, employers should visit SGK’s official site and log in to the system. You can use your T.C. identity number and e-Government password to sign in. After logging in, follow these steps:
- Enter the “Credit Card Premium Payment” page from the main menu.
- Complete the form displayed on the page.
- Set “Query Type” to “4A Employer Collections”.
- Set “Query Subtype” to “Employer Administrative Fine Collection”.
- Enter the workplace registration number on the opened page.
- The list of administrative fines issued to the workplace will appear.
- Use the “Pay” option on that page to complete the payment.
Remember that online payments are charged as a single transaction to the credit card you provide; no installment option is available. After completing payment, you will receive SMS confirmation.
Can Administrative Fines Be Paid Using a T.C. Identity Number?
No. Administrative fines are levied against organizations, not individuals, so payments cannot be made using a T.C. identity number. Fines are applied to a company or workplace when a deficiency or fault is found. For this reason, queries for administrative fines must be performed using the workplace’s registration number; a T.C. identity number search will not return results.
If the Fine Is Due to an Employee, Does the Employer Pay?
If the infraction is the employee’s fault and the employer submits a documented declaration to SGK, responsibility for the fine can be transferred to the employee. When a workplace is fined because of an uncompleted task, lost equipment, or negligence by an employee, the employer should file a petition with SGK documenting the situation and attesting to the employee’s fault. The employer must fully document the incident and their declaration because they are responsible for workplace supervision.
If the investigation proves the employee’s fault, the employee will be required to pay the administrative fine. If the employee is found not at fault, the employer may be responsible for procedural costs and could face a claim from the employee for unjust accusation and related damages.
What to Do If the Fine Does Not Appear in the System
If your administrative fine does not appear in the system, contact the Social Security Institution. Sometimes SGK may omit the notification date when entering the fine into the system; in such cases the debt may not appear in the inquiry screen. Even if it’s not visible online, the debt can still exist and accrue late payment interest. If you know you have a debt but it’s not displayed, you should reach out to SGK to resolve the discrepancy.
Can Administrative Fines Be Paid from the Institution’s Budget?
Whether an SGK administrative fine can be paid from an institution’s budget depends on the reason the fine was imposed. Fines are levied against the employer, so it is generally not appropriate to charge the institution for an employer’s administrative fine. However, if the fine is attributable to an employee and that responsibility is established, the employer may pay the fine and recover the amount from the employee’s wages. There are also situations beyond the control of both employer and employee—such as accidents caused by power outages—where a fine might be disputed and potentially canceled if properly documented.
If a contested fine is not canceled, payment from the institution’s funds may still be considered an expense of the organization in some cases, depending on internal rules and the nature of the incident.