Does AKBANK AG accept SEPA Instant?

AKBANK AG (AKBKDEFFXXX, Eschborn, Germany) has been registered for SEPA Instant since 6 January 2025 according to the EPC register.

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Registered for SEPA Instant

Listed in the EPC SCT Inst register. Registration does not guarantee every transfer will be accepted.

Institution
AKBANK AG
BIC / SWIFT
AKBKDEFFXXX
City
Eschborn
Country
Germany

SEPA scheme participation

SchemeStatusReadiness date
SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT)Registered28 January 2008
SEPA Instant (SCT Inst)Registered6 January 2025
SEPA Direct Debit CoreRegistered2 November 2009

Germany is in the euro area. Under Regulation (EU) 2024/886, its banks must be able to receive instant euro transfers since 9 January 2025 and send them since 9 October 2025. Payment and e-money institutions have until 9 April 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

Does AKBANK AG accept SEPA Instant transfers?

It has been listed in the EPC SCT Inst register since 6 January 2025.

What is the BIC code of AKBANK AG?

AKBKDEFFXXX.