Turkish banks tighten credit card usage monitoring

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Turkish banks are intensifying oversight of credit card usage to mitigate financial risks. Under the framework of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, financial institutions are closely monitoring transactions that appear to convert credit limits into cash without a legitimate underlying purchase, such as through virtual POS operations.

Key activities that may trigger bank investigations include using individual credit cards for high-volume commercial purposes, significant discrepancies between a customer's documented income and their spending habits, and failing to meet minimum payment requirements.

If banks detect suspicious or non-compliant behavior, they may implement several levels of restrictions. Initial measures often include limiting cash advance capabilities or reducing total credit limits. Continued irregularities or failure to settle debts within the 90-day legal period can lead to the permanent closure of the card and the initiation of legal debt collection processes.

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Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency · Turkish banks

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