Ministry of Trade Decision on Safe Payment System in Real Estate Sales

The Ministry of Trade has redefined the mandatory start date of the Secure Payment System planned to eliminate the risk of fraud in real estate trade.

Secure Payment System and Postponement Decision

According to the statement made by the Ministry of Trade, the mandatory implementation start date of the Secure Payment System, which aims to eliminate the risk of fraud and forgery in real estate trade, has been postponed.

Regulation Amendment and Objectives

With the amendment made in the Regulation on Real Estate Trade on April 29, 2026, it was envisaged that sales prices would be made through the system that ensures the simultaneous change of hands with ownership.

Infrastructure Works and Pilot Implementation

With the new regulation made to complete the technical infrastructure, integration processes, and preparations of stakeholders, the mandatory start date of the system was determined as December 1, 2026.

Integration Process with Banks

It was decided to determine an integrator to accelerate data sharing and infrastructure works between the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre and banks.