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Turkey expands gold‑selling ATMs to major cities

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2026-07-27 08:03 UTC → 2026-07-27 10:25 UTC · added removed

Turkey’s gold‑selling ATM pilot, launched in July 2026, began operating in high‑population metropolitan areas such as Düzce, using Düzce after approval from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK). The machines use specialised gold‑dispensing modules that allow 24‑hour purchases of deliver certified gram‑gold. gram‑gold in tamper‑evident, QR‑coded envelopes sourced from the Turkish Mint or accredited refineries. Customers can pay with debit or credit cards or via QR‑code authentication, and the gold is delivered in tamper‑evident, QR‑coded envelopes with serial numbers and holograms, sourced from the Turkish Mint or accredited refineries. Approved by service runs 24 hours a day. Following the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), pilot’s start on 25 July, the service programme is now moving beyond the initial sites being rolled out to a broader network of city ATMs, ATMs with plans for nationwide coverage. Officials present the programme coverage, framed by officials as a step toward greater financial inclusion, giving inclusion and a way for citizens access to obtain physical gold when jewellery stores shops are closed closed. The expansion has drawn criticism from the gold‑trading sector. On 27 July, Tahir Azman, president of the Konya Goldsmiths and reducing foot‑traffic at bank branches. Jewelers Association, warned that ATM‑based gold sales bypass traditional licensing, tax, and regulatory oversight, potentially shifting profit to banks while leaving jewellers responsible for purity checks and anti‑counterfeit verification. Azman called on the Ministry of Trade to reassess the arrangement to preserve fair competition. Analysts continue to monitor whether the 24/7 ATM channel will shift demand away from traditional retailers. retailers amid the growing debate over market impacts and regulatory parity.

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  1. 2026-07-27 10:25 UTC Turkey expands gold‑selling ATMs to major cities
  2. 2026-07-27 08:03 UTC Turkey expands gold‑selling ATMs to major cities
  3. 2026-07-27 07:59 UTC Turkey expands gold‑selling ATMs to major cities
  4. 2026-07-27 06:45 UTC Turkey expands gold sales to 24‑hour ATMs
  5. 2026-07-27 05:14 UTC Turkey gold market developments
  6. 2026-07-26 15:32 UTC Turkey gold market developments
  7. 2026-07-26 11:35 UTC Turkey gold market developments
  8. 2026-07-26 08:31 UTC Turkey gold market developments
  9. 2026-07-25 19:31 UTC Turkey gold market developments

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