(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has earned three major international honors — two from the iF Design Awards and one from the A Design Awards — for its leadership in digital design and innovation. The updated Garanti BBVA mobile app and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Technology, Telecom
Tagged A Design Awards, artificial intelligence, BBVA, Ceren Acer Kezik, Cloud technology, customer experience, digital innovation, digital transformation, financial technology, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Strengthens Global Reputation for Human-Centered Digital Innovation with Multiple Design Awards, Garanti BBVA Wins International Recognition for Innovation in User Experience and Digital Banking Design, iF Design Awards, İlker Kuruöz, mobile banking, My Home My Car My Travel, Pulse app, Radical Client Perspective, technology and design, Turkey, UI design, user experience, UX design
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, the Turkish subsidiary of BBVA, has completed a $700 million Basel III-compliant Tier 2 bond issuance, raising its total subordinated bond sales to $2.45 billion in two years—the highest among banks. The latest fixed-rate bond, maturing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Turkey
Tagged $2.45 billion issuance, $700 million bond, Basel III, BBVA, BBVA’s Turkish Unit Reaches $2.45 Billion in Subordinated Bond Sales with Latest $700 Million Issuance, capital markets, capital structure, Financial Stability, fixed-rate bond, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Secures Robust Global Interest in $700 Million Basel III-Compliant Bond Offering, global investors, investor confidence, Mahmut Akten, subordinated debt, sustainable growth, Tier 2 bond, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has digitalized its sustainability loans, moving the product from branch-only access to online and mobile platforms. Customers in Türkiye can now apply digitally for financing that supports green initiatives such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, BBVA’s Turkish unit launches digital sustainability loans to support decarbonization and inclusive growth, Cemal Onaran, circular economy, climate change, decarbonization, digital banking, energy efficiency, financial inclusion, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA digitizes sustainability loans to expand access and accelerate Türkiye’s green transition, green finance, mobile banking, online banking, social infrastructure, sustainability loans, sustainable agriculture, sustainable finance targets, TRY 3.5 trillion, TRY 400 billion, Türkiye, water efficiency
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched SMART, a new feature that automatically selects the most advantageous card for each transaction, making it the first of its kind in Turkey. Initially available with Miles&Smiles Garanti BBVA and American Express cards, SMART … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Security & Safety, Spain, Turkey
Tagged American Express, artificial intelligence, BonusFlaş, Ceren Acer Kezik, contactless payments, digital payments, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA introduces Turkey’s first smart feature that maximizes card benefits on every transaction, GarantiPay, Miles&Smiles, NFC, personalized banking, QR payments, Radical Client Perspective, smart, SMART innovation by Garanti BBVA transforms digital payments with personalized card selection, Turkey, Turkish Airlines
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Crypto, Türkiye’s first bank-backed cryptocurrency platform, has introduced trading and transfers in Tether (USDT) via the Ethereum network. The addition of the world’s largest stablecoin enables users to trade USDT pairs and benefit from the stability … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Turkey
Tagged bank-backed crypto platform, Crypto trading, crypto transfers, cryptocurrency, digital assets, ethereum, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Crypto, Onur Güven, stablecoin, Tether, Türkiye, US dollar peg, USDT
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has integrated crypto asset portfolios into its Garanti BBVA Mobile app, enabling customers in Türkiye to track both traditional and digital investments in one place. The update allows users to view real-time prices, analyze gains and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged asset management, Ceren Acer Kezik, crypto integration, cryptocurrency, digital banking, financial technology, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Crypto, Garanti BBVA Mobile, investment tracking, mobile banking, Onur Güven, portfolio management, real-time data, Türkiye, watchlists
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA is financing Uludağ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş.’s electricity distribution investments across Türkiye’s Marmara region, covering key provinces such as Bursa, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, and Yalova. Serving four million customers, these investments are vital to enhancing energy security, efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Balikesir, BBVA, Bursa, Çanakkale, electricity distribution, energy infrastructure, energy resilience, environmental responsibility, Equator Principles, financing, Garanti BBVA, infrastructure investment, Marmara region, partnership, Sinem Edige, sustainable development, Türkiye, Uludağ Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş., Yalova
IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s new My Banker program assigns each affluent customer a dedicated relationship manager and support team, delivering tailored financial advice, priority service, and a host of lifestyle benefits under one umbrella. Accessible via both physical branches and … Read the full press release
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Tagged affluent customers, American Express, BBVA, call center, Ceren Acer Kezik, digital tools, exclusive events, Garanti BBVA, insurance bonus, lifestyle benefits, Miles&Smiles, mobile app, My Banker, personalized banking, premium retail, relationship manager
(IN BRIEF) Launched in 2021 by Garanti BBVA and DenizTemiz Derneği/TURMEPA, the Blue Breath project has spent four years tackling pollution and restoring coastal ecosystems across Turkey. Teams have extracted 280 tons of trash and 650 000 liters of liquid … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Environment, Financial, Management, Turkey
Tagged 100 000 children, 2 000-year-old seagrass meadow, 280 tons solid waste, 382 species, 5 000 students, 650 000 liters liquid waste, 70 percent vitality, Blue Breath project, clean-up operations, DenizTemiz Derneği, Education Bus, Garanti BBVA, Göcek, Saros Gulf habitat map, seagrass restoration, Turkish marine ecosystems, TURMEPA
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has secured over $440 million through a syndicated loan to bolster the Turkish economy, aligned with the bank’s commitment to sustainability. The loan, supported by 43 banks across 20 countries, includes tranches with maturities of 367 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, climate crisis mitigation, ESG, foreign funding, foreign trade, foreign trade financing, Garanti BBVA, Inclusive Growth, international markets, Mahmut Akten, partnership, sustainability, sustainable debt financing, Sustainable Finance, syndicated loan, Turkish economy
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s latest mobile app update introduces GarantiPay and NFC contactless payment features, allowing customers to make card-free payments in stores and online. This update enhances the bank’s commitment to innovation and convenience by enabling Android users to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Android, Ceren Acer Kezik, credit cards, customer experience, debit cards, digital payments, digital solutions, financial innovation, Garanti BBVA, GarantiPay, mobile app, mobile app update, NFC contactless payment, seamless payments, TR QR code, virtual cards
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Romania
Tagged Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, BBVA, capital base, Climate Action, EBRD, environmental sustainability, EU banks, Garanti BBVA, green economy, investment in Romania, Kristina Zagar, low-carbon economy, Mustafa Tiftikcioğlu, Romania, subordinated loan, Sustainable Lending
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has renewed the Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability from the Uptime Institute for its Data Processing Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid. This honor, awarded to data centers that meet stringent operational and energy efficiency standards, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Spain, Technology
Tagged BBVA, carbon emissions, cold aisle containment, data center innovation, Data Processing Center, digital infrastructure, energy efficiency, environmental leadership, EU energy policy compliance, Garanti BBVA, Green technology, IBM z15, LMS training, Mexico, operational sustainability, photovoltaic solar plant, renewable energy, Spain, Tier IV Gold Certification, Tres Cantos, Uptime Institute
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the sixth year in a row, becoming the only financial institution among 350 Turkish applicants to achieve this recognition in 2025. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Security & Safety, Spain, Turkey
Tagged British Safety Council, Ebru Taşcı Firuzbay, Employee Wellbeing, financial sector awards, Garanti BBVA, global safety standards, International Safety Awards 2025, Mahmut Akten, occupational health and safety, Pendik Technology Campus, TIER IV Data Center, Türkiye banking, UK nonprofit awards, workplace safety, workplace sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has enhanced its mobile smart assistant Ugi with generative AI technology, enabling more natural, context-aware, and personalized interactions for customers. Ugi now supports a broader range of banking services, anticipates user needs, and continues to evolve … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged AI Chatbot, AI in banking, AI upgrade, banking automation, biometric credit card, Bonus Platinum Biometric Card, Ceren Acer Kezik, customer experience, digital banking innovation, digital transformation, financial advisor AI, financial technology, fintech, Garanti BBVA, generative AI, hyperpersonalized banking, large language models, mobile banking, natural language processing, smart assistant, Türkiye, Ugi
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s CEO, Mahmut Akten, shared the bank’s strategic priorities and 2025 goals during a meeting with Turkish media, discussing the global and local economic landscape. Despite global uncertainties, Akten expressed confidence in Türkiye’s economic program and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged artificial intelligence, banking sector, BBVA Group, customer experience, digital innovation, economic rebalancing, financial performance, Garanti BBVA, green finance, Mahmut Akten, sustainability, sustainable growth, Türkiye economy
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA recently celebrated the success of five startups that completed the second year of its Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Program at a Demo Day event. The program offers essential support, including office space, mentoring, and marketing assistance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI-powered chatbots, artificial intelligence, Business Development, customs clearance, Cybersecurity, Demo Day, digital transformation, Enqura, Evreka, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Partners Tech Program, Ingosa, logistics, marketing support, mentoring, minimum viable product, Navlungo, office space, payment systems, procurement, remote identification platform, Sibel Kaya, Startups, sustainability, training, Usersdot, venture acceleration, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, part of the BBVA Group, achieved a record score of 85 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), ranking 15th globally among 668 financial institutions. The bank’s commitment to sustainability includes a target to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Turkey
Tagged 2024 S&P Global Assessment, Awards, BBVA, Garanti BBVA, leadership, Mahmut Akten, sustainability, Turkish Banking Sector
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in partnership with TÜRKONFED, has launched the New Horizons in Twin Transformation project to help SMEs in Türkiye adopt green and digital practices, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability. The initiative includes workshops and panels across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged BBVA, Garanti BBVA, Hakan Urhan, Onur Ünlü, partnership, Sibel Kaya, SMEs, sustainability, TÜRKONFED, Twin Transformation
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Kripto has partnered with Ripple and IBM to advance its digital asset platform, enhancing security and performance for its users. Through these collaborations, Garanti BBVA Kripto aims to strengthen its infrastructure to meet rising demand for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged Aaron Sears, BBVA, digital asset, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA Kripto, IBM, Işıl Kılınç Gürtuna, Korcan Abalı, partnership, Ripple, SECURITY, Turkey, USA
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