Banks Offering Retirement Bonuses have updated their offers for April 2024. Campaigns for retirees who want to transfer their pension to another bank continue. Public and private banks differ in their bonus payments, and retired citizens usually choose the institution offering the most attractive offer for them.
Banks Offering the Highest Retirement Bonuses — April 2024
Following the pension increases in April 2024, banks updated their retirement bonus amounts.
April 2024 — Pension bonus amounts by bank;
| Bank | Under 10,000 TL | 10,000–14,999 TL | 15,000–19,999 TL | 20,000 TL and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DenizBank | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| ING Bank | 6,250 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,500 TL | 15,000 TL |
| Türkiye Finans | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| QNB Finansbank | 6,250 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,500 TL | 15,000 TL |
| Yapı Kredi | 6,250 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,500 TL | 15,500 TL |
| Halkbank | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| TEB | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| Garanti BBVA | 6,250 TL | 10,000 TL | 15,000 TL | 20,000 TL |
| VakıfBank | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| Ziraat | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
| Akbank | 5,000 TL | 8,000 TL | 10,000 TL | 12,000 TL |
Yapı Kredi Bank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
The “Retirement Package” benefits apply to retirees from SSK, BAĞ-KUR and Emekli Sandığı. To receive the bonus, retirees must transfer their pension to Yapı Kredi. Transfers can be completed at a branch, by calling the customer center at 444 0 444 or 0850 222 0 444, via internet banking or through the e-Government portal.
April 2024 — Yapı Kredi pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 6,250 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 12,500 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 15,000 TL |
After signing the commitment, retirees who set up two new automatic payment orders within two months receive an extra 100 TL regardless of pension amount. Bonus payments are deposited into the pension account.
DenizBank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
DenizBank invites all retirees to benefit from its periodic promotional campaigns in 2024. Participation is available at branches, via internet banking, mobile Deniz or by calling 0 850 222 0 800.
April 2024 — DenizBank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 5,000 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 8,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 12,000 TL |
DenizBank pays the bonus in a lump sum to the pension account.
Halkbank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
Those who commit to receive their pension from Halkbank for three years can benefit from the bonus. Payments are made after the first pension payment following the transfer.
April 2024 — Halkbank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 5,000 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 8,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 12,000 TL |
Applications for HalkBank promotions can be made at branches, Bank24 ATMs, the pension hotline at 0 850 222 92 62 and HalkBank internet banking. HalkBank exempts pension accounts from account maintenance fees and offers retirees low-cost, unsecured loan options.
İş Bankası offers special privileges and bonus payments to SGK retirees, including the option to use Maximum Cards without an annual fee. The promotional bonus is paid to retirees who commit to receive their pension from İş Bankası for three years, after the first pension payment. The three-year payment amounts are as follows.
April 2024 — İş Bankası pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 5,000 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 8,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 12,000 TL |
In addition to the bonus, İş Bankası offers retirees fee-free credit cards, free transfers via İş Cep, internet and phone banking, and special loan and deposit campaigns.
Akbank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
SGK retirees who receive their pension from Akbank can benefit from the bank’s promotional offers.
April 2024 — Akbank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 6,250 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 12,500 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 15,000 TL |
Pension transfers can be completed at the nearest Akbank branch with an ID card, via the e-Government portal, Akbank mobile and internet banking, or by calling 444 25 25. Akbank allows SGK retirees early access to funds, making pensions available two days before the payment date.
Garanti BBVA — Retirement Bonus April 2024
New retirees or those transferring their pension to Garanti BBVA can receive a bonus. Services for retirees include an ATM menu tailored to their needs and special credit and time deposit offers without income documentation in some cases.
April 2024 — Garanti BBVA pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 6,250 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 12,500 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 15,000 TL |
For customers receiving multiple pensions, the total pension amount is considered and a single bonus payment is made. After signing the commitment and receiving the first pension payment, customers are eligible for the bonus within three business days. Retirees who refer others receive an additional 250 TL per successful referral, limited to 10 referrals.
QNB Finansbank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
QNB Finansbank offers retirees bonuses of up to 5,000 TL without visiting a branch by using digital approval via mobile phone. The bank also provides a range of additional privileges for retirees.
April 2024 — QNB Finansbank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 6,250 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 12,500 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 15,000 TL |
QNB Finansbank offers two free withdrawals per month at other banks’ ATMs, free transfers via internet and mobile banking, priority service at branches, first-year card fee waivers for credit card holders, and determines bonus amounts for customers with quarterly pension payments based on the average monthly pension.
ING Bank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
ING Bank provides unconditional cash bonuses to retirees and offers incentives for referring retired relatives.
April 2024 — ING Bank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 6,250 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 12,500 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 15,000 TL |
Although there are no special conditions beyond committing to receive the pension from ING for three years, applicants can complete the cash bonus request via branch or phone banking.
Ziraat Bank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
SGK retirees who commit to receive their pension from Ziraat Bank are eligible for a cash bonus.
April 2024 — Ziraat Bank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 5,000 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 8,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 12,000 TL |
Payments are made as the three-year amounts shown above. Applications can be completed at branches, internet banking, Ziraat Mobile, ATMs, SMS or the customer service center. For details, call 0 850 220 00 00.
VakıfBank — Retirement Bonus April 2024
Under the protocol between SGK and VakıfBank, retirees who commit to receive their pension from VakıfBank are eligible for a cash bonus. Transfers can be completed at branches, ATMs, mobile banking or via the e-Government portal.
April 2024 — VakıfBank pension bonus table;
| Pension Amount | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,000 TL (10,000 TL excluded) | 5,000 TL |
| 10,000–15,000 TL (15,000 TL excluded) | 8,000 TL |
| 15,000–20,000 TL (20,000 TL excluded) | 10,000 TL |
| 20,000 TL and above | 12,000 TL |
VakıfBank also provides retirees with daily free ATM withdrawals up to 2,000 TL, free instant payment setup, free HGS tags, no-fee credit cards and priority service at the customer center.
Bonuses paid by banks help retirees meet expenses without delay. Banks may change campaign durations and terms, so customers should compare current offers and apply for pension transfer based on the option that best suits their needs.