Which day is the pension paid according to the allocation number? This question is one of the most frequently asked by retirees each month. In Turkey, pensions paid by the Social Security Institution (SGK) are deposited according to a fixed schedule. At the core of this schedule is the retiree’s allocation number. Retirees can easily learn the day their pension will be paid by checking the last digit of that allocation number. This system provides a regular payment plan and helps reduce congestion at bank branches.
What Is the Retiree Allocation Number?
The allocation number is a unique number assigned by SGK to each retiree after retirement procedures are completed. This number is used to track the person’s retirement file and pension payments.
- The allocation number consists of 13 digits.
- The last digit of the number determines the day the pension is paid.
- Each retiree has a distinct allocation number tied to their file.
Where Is the Allocation Number Written?
- On the retirement benefit document sent by SGK,
- In the pension details available via the e-Government (e-Devlet) portal,
- And inquiries made at SGK provincial or district directorates also show the allocation number.
Which Day Is the Pension Paid Based on the Allocation Number?
SGK pays pensions according to the last digit of the allocation number. This approach spreads payment days evenly across millions of retirees.
The table below shows the payment days by allocation number last digit:
Pension Payment Table by Allocation Number
| Tahsis Number Last Digit | Pension Payment Day |
|---|---|
| 0 | Every month on the 17th |
| 1 | Every month on the 18th |
| 2 | Every month on the 19th |
| 3 | Every month on the 20th |
| 4 | Every month on the 21st |
| 5 | Every month on the 22nd |
| 6 | Every month on the 23rd |
| 7 | Every month on the 24th |
| 8 | Every month on the 25th |
| 9 | Every month on the 26th |
This table applies to 4A (SSK) and 4B (Bağ-Kur) retirees. However, 4C (Civil Servants’ Pension Fund) retirees receive their pensions in a lump sum at the beginning of each month.
Which Banks Pay Pensions?
Pensions are deposited into the banks chosen by retirees. SGK has agreements with several banks, commonly including Ziraat Bankası. Retirees can transfer their pension to another bank if they wish.
Main Banks
- Ziraat Bankası
- Halkbank
- Vakıfbank
- İş Bankası
- Garanti BBVA
- Akbank
- Yapı Kredi
- Denizbank
- Şekerbank
Banks also offer special promotional payments for retirees.
Bank Promotions and Pension
When retirees agree to receive their pensions from a specific bank, that bank may pay a pension promotion. Promotion amounts vary between banks.
2025 Current Pension Promotions
| Bank | Promotion Amount (for 3 years) |
|---|---|
| Ziraat Bankası | Up to 15,000 TL |
| Halkbank | Up to 15,000 TL |
| Vakıfbank | Up to 15,000 TL |
| Garanti BBVA | Up to 18,000 TL |
| Akbank | Up to 18,000 TL |
| İş Bankası | Up to 18,000 TL |
| Yapı Kredi | Up to 18,000 TL |
These promotion amounts are updated periodically.
How to Check Pension Payments
Retirees can check their pension payment day and amount through several methods.
e-Government (e-Devlet)
- e-Devlet Portal → SGK → Pension Payment Information
- There you can view both the allocation number and the pension payment day.
Bank Mobile Applications
You can also check details via the mobile app of the bank that receives the pension.
SGK Contact Channels
- Call the Alo 170 SGK line for information.
- Ask directly at SGK provincial or district directorates.
Which Day Are Widow and Orphan Pensions Paid?
Widow and orphan pensions are paid under the same system as regular pensions, based on the allocation number. In other words, the last digit of the allocation number also determines the payment day for these pensions.
When Is the Holiday Bonus Paid?
Retirees receive holiday bonuses before religious holidays such as Ramadan and Eid al-Adha.
- Bonuses are usually paid in bulk about one week before the holiday, regardless of allocation number.
- As of 2025, the bonus amount is 3,000 TL.
Early Payment Situations
Occasionally official holidays or weekends fall on scheduled payment days. In such cases SGK may make payments earlier.
Examples:
- If a payment day falls on a national holiday such as April 23, the payment is moved to the previous business day.
- If the scheduled payment day falls on a weekend, the payment is made on the preceding Friday.
Payment Days for 4A, 4B and 4C Retirees
4A (SSK) and 4B (Bağ-Kur) Retirees
Payments are made on the days listed in the table above according to the last digit of the allocation number.
4C (Civil Servants’ Pension Fund) Retirees
4C retirees receive their pensions in bulk between the 1st and 5th of each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which day is the pension paid according to the allocation number?
Depending on the last digit of the allocation number, payments fall between the 17th and the 26th of each month.
2. When are Civil Servants’ Pension Fund payments made?
They are paid in a lump sum between the 1st and 5th of each month.
3. Is the holiday bonus paid according to the allocation number?
No. Holiday bonuses are paid in bulk to all retirees on the same day, regardless of allocation number.
4. When are widow and orphan pensions paid?
They are paid using the same allocation number-based schedule as regular pensions.
5. If I change my bank, will my payment day change?
No. The payment day determined by the allocation number does not change when you switch banks.