While bank branches decrease in Turkey, the number of ATMs reaches 57 thousand

According to data from the Banks Association of Turkey, the Interbank Card Center, and the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, as of September 2026, there are a total of 10,589 branches and 57,103 ATMs belonging to 67 banks operating in Turkey. Across the sector, while a decline in branch numbers has been experienced due to the impact of digital banking, changes have been recorded in ATM and employee numbers.

As of the end of September 2026, a total of 67 banks are operating in Turkey, consisting of 36 deposit banks, 21 development and investment banks, and 10 participation banks. The total number of branches of deposit banks and development and investment banks stood at 9,075 during this period. This number decreased by 73 compared to the previous quarter and by 184 compared to the same period of the last year. The development of alternative distribution channels, increasing demand for mobile and digital banking services, and the procurement of certain services from support service institutions were effective in the decline of branch numbers. The number of participation banks' branches was recorded as 1,514.

While the number of branches in the banking sector decreased, the number of ATMs maintained its upward trend. The total number of ATMs, which was 55,649 in the September 2025 period, increased by 3 percent in September 2026 to rise to the level of 57,103. In terms of the number of branches, Ziraat Bank ranked first at the end of September 2026 with 1,769 branches.

The total number of employees in the sector reached 211,176 people as of September 2026. Of this employment, 188,341 people are in deposit banks and development and investment banks, and 22,835 people are in participation banks.