Turkish banks launch pilot gold‑selling ATMs across major cities
A pilot programme has begun in Turkey allowing customers to buy certified gram‑gold 24 hours a day from selected bank ATMs. The service uses special gold‑dispensing modules installed in the machines and offers purchases via bank cards, credit cards or QR‑code authentication. The gold sold is produced by the Turkish Mint (Darphane) or other accredited refineries and is delivered in tamper‑proof packages bearing serial numbers, QR codes and holograms. The rollout, approved by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), is limited to high‑population metropolitan areas such as Düzce, with plans to expand to the wider national ATM network.
The initiative is presented as a step toward greater financial inclusion, giving citizens access to physical gold even when jewellery shops are closed or outside normal banking hours.
Entities: ATM gold dispensing modules · ATM gold‑dispensing modules · ATMs · Accredited gold refiners · Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) · Darphane (Turkish Mint) · Düzce · Turkish Government · Turkish Mint (Darphane) · Turkish banks
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Some Turkish banks have started selling gram gold via ATMs in a pilot program. (several pilot articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The service aims to increase financial inclusion and provide access to gold when jewellery shops are closed. (pilot articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] The gold sold at ATMs is certified and packaged with security features such as serial numbers, QR codes and holograms. (pilot articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The gold sold at ATMs comes from the Turkish Mint (Darphane) or other accredited refineries. (pilot articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Banks have equipped the pilot ATMs with special gold‑dispensing modules. (pilot articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Customers can purchase gold 24 hours a day using bank cards, credit cards or QR‑code authentication. (pilot articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The pilot rollout is currently limited to major metropolitan areas with plans to expand nationwide. (pilot articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The rollout follows guidelines issued by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK). (pilot articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If the gold packaging is damaged, its value drops by about 3‑5 percent compared with intact packages. (new)