Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency Decision Regarding Bank Mellat
The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency terminated the operations of the foreign bank branch in Turkey in accordance with the decision taken within the framework of the relevant legislation.
The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency decided to revoke the operating license of Bank Mellat Central Tehran Istanbul Turkey Central Branch. The decision entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette.
Published in the Official Gazette
An important decision taken at the meeting of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency dated September 18, 2026, was shared with the public in the Official Gazette dated September 19, 2026, and numbered 33375.
Revocation of Operating License
As a result of official evaluations, it was announced that it was decided to terminate the operating license of Bank Mellat Central Tehran Istanbul Turkey Central Branch.
Legal Basis Stated
The decision in question was implemented by finding its legal basis within the scope of subparagraph (b) of the first paragraph of Article 71 of the Banking Law No. 5411.