Press Recognitions

At the 19th Stevie Sales & Customer Service Awards, which recognize the achievements of customer service, contact center, and sales professionals worldwide, Aktif Bank Contact Center received two awards. The Customer Value Management Team won a bronze award in the Customer Service Complaints Team of the Year – Financial Services category, while the Investment Services Team secured a bronze award in the Sales Management Team of the Year category.

In the “Turkey’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women CEOs” list, announced annually by Ekonomist, a leading business and finance magazine, Aktif Bank CEO Ayşegül Adaca Oğan was ranked 8th in 2024, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

PAVO, a company within Aktif Bank’s financial technology ecosystem that develops solutions in payment systems and digital transformation, achieved significant success at the Artificial Intelligence Arf Awards, organized by BT Haber Newspaper and the Informatics Summit at the İBB Culture Digital Experience Museum. PAVO won two prestigious awards: second place in the Ecosystem Benefit category with its AI-supported Turkey Digital Transformation Project for financial advisors and taxpayers and third place in the Innovative Project category.

At the PSM Awards, which support innovation in financial technologies, the Aktif Bank ecosystem was honored with four awards:

• AktifTech, Aktif Bank’s technology subsidiary that provides end-to-end innovative operational solutions in payment and ticketing systems, won the Gold Award in the Best Infrastructure category with its ATLAS Payment Systems Platform.

• UPT, with its innovative approach to financial accessibility, won the Gold Award in the Best Retention-Marketing category for its “Financial Access for Everyone” project.

• PAVO, recognized for its extensive range of services and success in software integration for next-generation payment systems, won the Gold Award in the Ecosystem-Enhancing Collaborations category with its “Pharmacist POS” project.

• N Kolay, Aktif Bank’s digital bank, won the Silver Award in the Innovative Customer Engagement and Experience category for its pioneering DOB Credit project in digital banking.

By embracing the principles of proximity, expertise, and transparency, Aktif Bank received the “Most Customer-Centric Bank in Turkey” award at the International Finance Awards, organized by International Finance Magazine, one of the UK’s leading finance and business analysis publications. This award was given for Aktif Bank’s Private Banking approach, “Banking for One”, which considers customers’ financial goals, investment preferences, and risk perceptions.

In the “Most Successful Ads of the Year” research conducted by Kuantum Research on behalf of Marketing Türkiye magazine, evaluating 194 advertisements across 13 different sectors, Aktif Bank’s digital bank N Kolay was awarded in the Finance category. Our “We Sponsor Emotions” campaign, consisting of four films, was selected as the “Most Successful Campaign” in recognition of our sponsorship of the Istanbul Film Festival.

At the 36th Kristal Elma Awards, organized by the Turkish Advertising Association to honor the most creative advertisements in Turkey, N Kolay won two Bronze Elma awards for its “We Sponsor Emotions” campaign, which was created to announce our sponsorship of the 43rd Istanbul Film Festival.

At the Istanbul Marketing Awards, which evaluates and rewards marketing activities of institutions in the Turkish business world, N Kolay won the Best Digital Campaign Award in the Finance Category for its “We Sponsor Emotions” campaign, created to highlight our sponsorship of the Istanbul Film Festival.

At the International Customer Experience Awards (ICXA) 2024, where the most innovative and impactful customer experience projects compete globally, the Aktif Bank Customer Experience Team won:

• Three Silver Awards in the following categories:

• Customer at the Heart of Everything

• Best Customer-Centric Culture (Over 1,000 Employees)

• Business Change and Transformation (Over 1,000 Employees)

• One Bronze Award in the Best Use of Customer Insight and Feedback – Financial Services category.

At the Sardis Awards, which recognize the most innovative projects and outstanding marketing achievements in the financial sector, Aktif Bank’s communications team won the Gold Award in the Best Online/Offline Integration in Digital Marketing category for its “Republic at 100” campaign, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

In 2024, Aktif Bank strengthened its customer-centric corporate culture and continued to enhance the seamlessness of customer experience across all touchpoints. This approach was recognized at The Hammers Awards, which celebrates the most successful teams in various fields in Turkey. Aktif Bank won the Gold Award in the “Best Customer Experience Team” category.

At the Turkey Contact Center Awards 2024, organized by IMI Conferences, where all industries providing contact center services compete, Aktif Bank’s Contact Center Team won first place in the “Best Contact Center with Over 100 Employees” category.

In the “Turkey’s Top 50 Most Powerful Women CEOs” list, announced annually by Ekonomist, a leading business and finance magazine, Aktif Bank CEO Ayşegül Adaca Oğan was ranked 9th in 2024, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy firms, operating in 20 countries, analyzes over 5,000 brands each year across all industries and geographies. According to the 18th edition of its “Turkey’s Most Valuable 125 Brands” ranking, Aktif Bank was included in the list for the third time, securing the 66th position in 2024.

At the Mercomm ARC Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious award programs evaluating annual reports, Aktif Bank won:

• Three Bronze Awards in the PDF Reports, Printing & Production, and Interior Design categories.

• One Silver Award in the Cover/Photo category, competing among all international banks.

Aktif Bank’s 2023 Annual Report, designed under the “Perfect Momentum Toward the Future” concept using the Fibonacci sequence, was globally recognized in multiple categories.

At the LACP Vision Awards, one of the most prestigious programs in corporate reporting, Aktif Bank’s 2023 Annual Report, based on the Fibonacci sequence and the “Perfect Momentum Toward the Future” concept, received:

• 98 out of 100 points, ranking 1st in the EMEA region’s Top 50 Reports.

• A Bronze Award for Best Cover Design in the EMEA Region.

• A Silver Award in the Most Creative Report (Global) category.

• A Gold Award among banks of similar size.

• Recognition as one of Turkey’s Top 20 Reports across all industries.

Aktif Bank won the "Borsa Istanbul Debt Market 2023 Transaction Volume Leader" award in the Intermediary Activity category at the 9th TSPB Altın Boga Awards, organized by the Turkish Capital Markets Association in order to contribute to the development of the capital markets in our country and increase its awareness.

Aktif Bank, Turkey's most extensive financial technologies ecosystem, won four awards at the Turkey CX Awards. At the event organized by Awards International, where Turkey's leading brands competed, Aktif Bank received the gold award in the categories of "Best use of customer insight" and "Customer at the heart of the everything", silver in the field of "Change and Transformation" and bronze award in the "Customer-centric culture" category.

At the Stevie For International Business Awards, Aktif Bank's Digital Banking team won the bronze award in the “Product Development/Management Department or Team of the Year” category with the DOB Credit product, and its Customer Experience team won the bronze award in the “Achievement in Customer Satisfaction” category for its Customer Experience Culture Transformation efforts.

Aktif Bank’s New Generation Banking Team won the Gold PSM award in the "Technology Provider of the Year" category with its New Generation Banking business model at the PSM Awards 2023, one of the most important awards of our sector, where companies that Pioneer the development of the finance sector and financila technology and make a difference in this field are rewarded.

With the N Kolayca Banking Launch Campaign, Aktif Bank’s Marketing Communications Manager Muhsine Kapan was entitled to receive an award in the "Young Spark" category, where employees under the age of 40 who make a difference in the projects they take part in are rewarded.

N Kolay Payment and Electronic Money Institution, Aktif Bank's leading payment company subsidiary in its sector, won the first prize in the "Most Innovative Company of the Year" category at the Digital Money & Fintech Awards 2023 organized by Fast Company with its FaturaSKOR projects.

At the Turkey Call Center Awards 2023, organized by IMI Conferences and with participation from all sectors providing Contact Center services, Aktif Bank’s Communicaiton Center Team won the first prize in the "Best Social Media Moderation" and "Best Employee Experience" categories.

Thanks to the so-called project, "Listen with Your Heart and Guide with Your Mind", it has materialized with the aim of enhancing the development process and competencies of its Communication Center staff members and raising the quality in respect of the balance between their professional and private life, Aktif Bank now ranks among the companies with the best employee experience in Turkey and is granted the third prize at the 4th EX Awards Turkey Employee Experience Awards.

Aktif Bank received an award with Aktif (Active) Women in Economy CSR project in the "Women Entrepreneurs and Supporting Women Empowerment" category at the Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards 2023.

Aktif Bank awarded with the “Golden Award” in the “Best Marketing Team in the Financial Sector” at The Hammers Awards with “N Kolayca Banking” all-inclusive communication project which explaines N Kolay’s brand positioning with famous Italian chef Danilo Zanna’s distinctive Italian accent and gained new customers by increasing brand awareness.

With it’s “Annual Report For 2022”, Aktif Bank was honored with the most prestigious prize “Platinium” prize at the general banking category  and “Silver” prize at the general world category at the Vision Awards helded by LACP, one of the most prestigious public relations platforms in the World. The report also ranked as first by receiving 99 points among Top 80 reports at the EMEA section.

With it’s “Annual Report For 2022” Aktif Bank was honored at the Mercomm ARC with the “Golden” prize at the non-traditional annual reports general category’s international classification for the second time. The report also received “Bronze” prize at the  PDF reports category’s international classification, Design & Graphics category’s international classification and Interior Design category’s international classification.

N Kolay awarded with 3 platinum awards in “Branding Refresh”, “Advertising Campaign” and “Team’s Specific Project Achievement” categories at the MarCom Awards helded by AMCP with “N Kolayca Banking” all-inclusive communication project which explaines N Kolay’s brand positioning with famous Italian chef Danilo Zanna’s distinctive Italian accent and gained new customers by increasing brand awareness.

Aktif Bank and its one of the major fintech subsidiaries UPT were granted with ‘’Three Gold’’ and ‘’Silver’’ awards at the PSM Awards 2022, where companies that make a difference in the field of digitalization and financial technologies are awarded. In the "Innovative Customer Interaction and Experience" category with the metaverse experience strategy, which Aktif Bank has pioneered in the sector and has rolled up its sleeves to prepare for the near future; The RPA project "Can Family", which he implemented with artificial intelligence infrastructure, was also awarded the ‘’Golden PSM’’ awards in the "Digital Transformation" category. Aktif Bank's leading subsidiary in the global money transfer and payment field, UPT, was awarded the ‘’Golden PSM’’ in the "Young Spark" category and the ‘’Silver PSM’’ award in the "Most Innovative Product" category with its "Uption European Account".

Aktif Bank, with its Digital Bank N Kolay, held the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon press meeting, of which it is the title sponsor, in March 2022 in collaboration with İBB Spor Istanbul, both in physical environment and on Metaverse together with Blackstudio Agency. At the Metaverse press meeting, the Bank was deemed worthy of the "Third Prize" at the ‘’Altın Örümcek Awards 2022’’, in the ‘’Digital Marketing – Integrated Campaign’’ Category.

Aktif Bank, with its Digital Bank N Kolay, held the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon press meeting, of which it is the title sponsor, in March 2022 in collaboration with İBB Spor Istanbul, both in physical environment and on Metaverse together with Blackstudio Agency. At the Metaverse press meeting, the Bank was deemed worthy of one of the 2 awards in the "Best Metaverse Team" category, with the jury's evaluation of the CMOs of Turkey's most valuable companies, and won the ‘’Bronze award’’.

Aktif Bank, with its Digital Bank N Kolay, held the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon press meeting, of which it is the title sponsor, in March 2022 in collaboration with İBB Spor Istanbul, both in physical environment and on Metaverse together with Blackstudio Agency. At the Metaverse press meeting, the Bank was deemed worthy of the "Gold award" at the Brandverse Awards 2022, which was implemented in cooperation with Marketing Turkey & BoomSonar and supported by the Digital Marketing Communication Platform (DPIP).

Aktif Bank, with its Digital Bank N Kolay, held the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon press meeting, of which it is the title sponsor, in March 2022 in collaboration with IBB Spor Istanbul, both in physical environment and on Metaverse together with Blackstudio Agency. With its innovative Metaverse project, the Bank was deemed worthy of the "Platinum award" by the dotCOMM Awards organized by the Association of Marketing Communication Professionals (AMCP), one of the world's most established and America-based communication platforms.

Aktif Bank was included in the 100 most valuable brands of Turkey list prepared by the world's leading brand valuation company Brand Finance in 2022.

With its "Annual Report For 2021", Aktif Bank was honored with Gold Award among the banks of its size under the general category of banking and the second prize under the global category, and ranked 5th among the top 80 firms in EMEA region at the world-ranking of the Vision Awards by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), one of the most prestigious platforms in the world in the field of public relations.  It has managed to rank among the top 20 reports in Turkey.

It has been the only bank winning award in the international classification under the general category of non-traditional reports at the Annual Report Competition (ARC) held by MerComm, a US-based company, for the 36th time, whereby the best annual reports across the world are selected. The Annual Report of Aktif Bank for 2021 has been honored with the "Gold Award", which is the top-level award of Marcomm Arc. It was deemed worthy of the "Honors Award" under the category of online reports and the "Bronze Award" under the category of design/graphics in the international classification.

Aktif Bank was granted of an award in the category of "Managed Data Security and Business Continuity" with its Back-up and DR replication solution implemented in 2021 on the Customer Experience Day held by GlassHouse, Turkey's leading hybrid cloud service provider.

Aktif Bank was granted in different categories with its two projects, SESRA and RISE, within the scope of the IDC Turkey Finance Technology Awards, the most prestigious awards in the industry. The Bank was awarded the "Second prize" in the "Governance, Risk & Compliance" category with its "RISE" project, which manages all processes for internal systems, and the "Enterprise Transformation" project with the "SESRA", a reporting system that can read aloud in the digital environment, run by the Central Data Management Department. He was awarded the "Third prize" in the category.

"IMA Outstanding Achievement Award" in the "Financial Services" category with N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon / Metaverse Press Conference

Aktif Bank held the press conference for the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon, for which it acts as the title sponsor with N Kolay, its Digital Bank, both physically and at the Metaverse, on simultaneous basis in March 2022 in cooperation with IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) Spor Istanbul. With its innovative Metaverse project, the Bank is now granted the "IMA Outstanding Achievement Award" in the "Financial Services" category, at the Interactive Media Awards (IMA), one of the most prestigious awards at the international platform for the digital world.

Having issued Turkey's first lease certificate, supporting the sustainability criteria, for the purpose of financing YEDAS (Yesilirmak Elektrik Dagitim A.S.) in 2020, Aktif Bank is deemed worthy of the awards, namely "The Innovative Deal of Turkey" and the "Project Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year" by ABF ( Asian Banking and Finance) which rewards the best entities in the banking and finance industry.

Aktif Bank was granted  "Gold Award" at the ‘’Banking & Financial Services’’ category within the global general classification at the Vision Awards, held by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) which is one of the most prestigious public relations platforms across the globe. Aktif Bank Anual Report was evaluated as 98 out of 100 in the general score; It was among the top 25 out of 80 reports in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region rankings. In Turkey, it managed to be positioned among the top 10 reports.

Aktif Bank was deemed worthy of the first prize in the general banks classification, the first prize in the ‘’Interior Page Designs’’ and the second prize in the world with ‘’Cover Design’’ at the Annual Report Competition (ARC) held by Mercomm, a US-based company, for the 35th time, whereby the best organizations across the Globe are selected.

Aktif Bank was granted the award at the "Digital Transformation Category” with Indibindi project at the award ceremony, held by the Payment Systems Magazine (PSM) since 2018 rewarding the best in the finance and technology sector. UPT, one of the subsidiaries of the Bank, was granted the "Best Promotion Marketing Achievement" category, with its Project namely ‘’UPTION’’.

Thanks to its Contact Center processes and services, built dedicatedly for its N Kolay Bill customers, Aktif Bank was granted with the "Bronze award" at the "Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy" category by the Stevie Awards, an international and prestigious award organization granting awards to the Globally recognized triumphant organizations.

Thanks to its Plus Interest feature, N Kolay Bill product was deemed worthy of the award, namely the "Innovative Project of the Year", as part of the Corporate & Investment Banking Awards granted within the organization of the Asian Banking & Finance Awards.

Thanks to its Contact Center processes and services, built dedicatedly for its N Kolay Bill customers, Aktif Bank was granted with the "Bronze award" at the "Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy" category by the Stevie Awards, an international and prestigious award organization granting awards to the Globally recognized triumphant organizations.

We were deemed worthy of the Bronze award at the Interactive Report category, and the Bronze award at the Graphic Design category, and the Silver award at the Interior Design category at the Annual Report Competition (ARC) held by Mercomm, a US-based company, for the 34th time, whereby the best organizations across the Globe are selected.

We were granted with the Gold award at the "Banking and Financial Services" category within the global general classification, at the Vision Awards, held by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) which is one of the most prestigious public relations platforms across the globe. Aktif Bank Annual report, which was granted with the "Best Cover Design" award within the EMEA region, outdistanced many international companies by ranking among the top 100 on global basis.

Aktif Bank was granted the award at the "Best Mobile Payment" category with its "Pay By N Kolay QR" at the award ceremony, held by the "Payment Systems Magazine (PSM)", the leading magazine for the banking, retail and payment systems in Turkey. Sigortayeri, one of the subsidiaries of the Bank, was granted the "Insurtech Achievement Award" for 2019 with its product, namely "Daskmatic", and UPT, another subsidiary of the Bank, was granted the "Golden Award" in the category of the "Best Payment Systems Infrastructure" with its product, namely "WSBI Fair Value Remittance Platform".

With its "Annual Report For 2018", Aktif Bank ranked among the top 100 reports at the world-ranking of the "Vision Awards" competition, organized on yearly basis by the League of American Communication Professionals (LACP), one of the most reputable public relations platforms of the world. The Bank ranked the 26th at the EMEA region.  The printed version of the report ranked among the industry worldwide with the "Gold", "Bronze" and the "Honor" awards granted in the "Banking" and "Financial Services" categories.  The digital version of the said report was granted the "Honor" and the "Best In-House" awards at the EMEA Region. Aktif Bank, which was the Bank that has received awards in most categories among the top 10 Turkish companies, became the winner of a total of 10 awards.

Thanks to its Annual Report for 2018, Aktif Bank became the winner of 2 awards, in total, by having been granted the "Bronze" award in the "Interactive Annual Report" category, and the "Honor" award in the "Graphics and Graphic Design" at the "Arc Awards" competition, which was held by Mercomm, a US-based company, for the 33rd time with applications more than 2.000 from 34 countries and which is recognized as the Oscar for the annual reports.

Aktif Bank ranked 2^nd in the category of “Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) / Platform as a Service (PaaS)” thanks to its new product "Bitmatrix platform" in IDC Turkiye Cloud Awards 2019 organized by the office, in Turkey, of the International Data Corporation (IDC), one of the most important organizations across the information technologies industry.

Aktif Bank was granted with the "Bronze Award" in the category of "Best Customer Feedback" thanks to its "Customer Satisfaction Surveys developed in the interactive voice response (IVR) system" in "13th The Stevie Awards", one of the most prestigious global award organizations.

Aktif Bank was entitled to receive an award in the category of "Structured Finance Deal of the Year" thanks to its Gold-Backed Sukuk Issue, for which it acted as the broker for Emlak Girisim A.S., in "Bonds & Loans" Awards organized every year by the Bonds & Loans magazine, one of the leading financial publications all around the world.

UPT ranked 152^nd in Turkish Exporters’ Assembly’s (TIM) “Turkey's Top 500 Services Exporters 2017 Survey” for its service export volume and won the 3^rd prize in the “Banking and Other Financial Services" category.

At the special PSM awards ceremony, which is considered to be the “Oscars of the Payment World”, where Turkey’s leading banking, retail and payment systems magazine the Payment Systems Magazine celebrated its 10th anniversary, UPT, Turkey’s first domestic money transfer brand, was recognized with the 3^rd prize in the "Customer Focus” category for its SendUPT and the “Contribution to Female Employment within the Payment Systems Sector” Special Award.

Aktif Bank’s 2017 Annual Report, based on the theme “We Bring in New Colors to Banking”, was recognized with the “Honors Award” in the “Design/Non-Traditional Europe” category and the “Bronze Award” in the “Annual Reports/Banking” category at the 29^th “Galaxy Awards”, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions organized by MerComm known as the only independent award organization in the world.

UPT, the first domestic money transfer brand of Turkey, was granted with 2 different awards - "First-Ranking Company with Highest Trade Volume" and "Fourth-Ranking Company with Highest Number of Employees" in "Turkey Fintech Awards" held during FintechForum'18.

Aktif Bank’s 2017 Annual Report, based on the theme “We Bring in New Colors to Banking” Aktif Bank was granted 3 awards in total in the “International Banks” classification of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscars of Annual reports and organized by the US-based company Mercomm for the 32nd time this year. This year more than 2,000 applications from 34 countries were submitted. Aktif Bank was recognized with the “Bronze Award” in the “Cover Design” category and “Gold Award” in the "Non-Traditional Annual Report" category and the "Honors Award” in the ”Interior Design” category.

Aktif Bank’s 2017 Annual Report, based on the theme “We Bring in New Colors to Banking” ranked 8^th worldwide and 5^th in the EMEA region in the banking classification of the annual "Vision Awards" competition organized by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms. The printed version of the report was recognized with the “Platinum” award in both the “Banking” and “Financial Services” category and assumed a worldwide leadership position in the sector. The digital version of the report ranked 2^nd in the world with the “Gold“ awards it received in both sectors. The report also received the special “Most Creative Report Worldwide” and “Most Creative Report EMEA Region” awards. Making a total of 12 new additions to its awards collection, Aktif Bank received awards in the largest number of categories among the top 20 Turkish companies.

Aktif Bank was awarded in the “Deals of the Year” competition organized by The Banker Magazine, one of the world’s most prominent publications. The Bank received the award in the “Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Europe” category due to its achievement in sukuk issuances for the funding of GAP İnşaat A.Ş.

Aktif Bank was granted in Altin Pusula Public Relations Award which was organized by Public Relations Association of Turkey (TUHID) this year 17^th; In the category of "Corporate Reports" for the "EkoLig-Football Economy" (Eco- League) report in which the financial data of the football were included.

Aktif Bank was granted "The Most Creative Capital Market Project Award" for its N Kolay Bond product in the "Special Awards" category at the 3^rd Turkish Capital Markets Association Awards.

At the annual "IFN Deals of the Year" awards ceremony organized by IFN, an international organization, Aktif Bank Gap İnşaat A.Ş. won the "Sukuk Deal of the Year" award for the overseas sukuk issuance it mediated.

At the annual award ceremony organized by Bonds & Loans magazine, one of the leading finance publications in the world, Aktif Bank received the "Structured Finance Deal of the Year" for the Asset Backed Security (ABS) Issuance it mediated for Turkcell Finansman A.Ş.

Aktif Bank was granted the 3^rd prizes in the "Innovation Organization and Culture" category of the “İnovalig” competition, attended by the most important campanies and organized by the Turkish Exporters' Assembly for the fourth time this year.

With its 2016 Annual Report based on the theme "Skill with Imagination" Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards in total in the “Banks” classification of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by the US-based company Mercomm for the 31^st  time this year. This year more than 2,000 applications from 35 countries were submitted. Aktif Bank was granted “Honor Award” in the “Written Text” category and “Gold Award” "Non-Traditional Annual Report" category.

Aktif Bank left the globally-known financial institutions in the dust, and was granted with ‘’ The Best Project’’ award in "Compliance" category of "Technology Projects Of The Year 2017" competition organized by The Banker, one of the leading global publications, with its Rise Platform utilized to manage the structures of processes and internal systems.

Aktif Bank's 2016 Annual Report based on the theme "Skill with Imagination" was granted 12 awards including; "Platinum Award" in two different "Banking" categories, "Gold Award" in "Best Cover Design" category, and "Silver Award" in the same category across EMEA region under the global general classification of "Vision Awards" competition organized annually by League of American Communications Professionals (LACP), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms. More than 6.000 applications from 25 countries were submitted in this year. Aktif Bank 2016 annual report received 99 points over 100, ranked 15th around the world and 7th across EMEA region, leaving many international companies behind.  With its position among the top-20 in Turkey ranking, it received a total of 12 awards.

Aktif Bank was granted the “MasterCard Catalyst 2017” awards in the sales category and recognized as the third bank which increased its debit card numbers most within a year. 

Aktif Bank was granted award in the most important prepaid organization of the world, the “Pay Awards” for its “N Kolay Loan” in “Best International Program” category.

Aktif Bank was granted the “Bronze Award” in the category of “IVR or Web Service Solution – New Version” with “Passolig Card IVR Improvement” project in the “The Stevie - Awards” organized for the 11^th time this year.

At the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly’s (TIM) “Turkey's Top 500 Services Exporters 2016 Survey”, UPT won the 4^th prize in the “Banking and Other Financial Services" category for its service export volume.

Aktif Bank was granted an award from Bonds & Loans which is appraised as one of the most prestigious awards of Turkish capital markets and the finance sector, in the category of “Islamic Capital Markets Deal of the Year” with “US$20.000.000 Murabaha Facility” due in August 2016.

Aktif Bank was granted an award from “Global Banking and Finance Review”; one of the most prestigious publications in the business world. As a reflection of its new generation banking approach, Aktif Bank proved its success one more time in international arena by getting the “ Best Investment Bank in Turkey” award.

In the Interactive Media Awards™ recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations, Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards. aktifbank.com.tr website was awarded the "Best in Class" in the "Banking" category and Nkolaykredi.com website was awarded "Outstanding Achievement" in the category "Financial Services".

Aktif Bank, was granted 1^st prize in the “Innovation or enhancement in product or proposition design – deposits, savings and loans” category with its N Kolay Credit product in the “Financial World Innovation Awards 2016”, which is one of the most prestigious platforms where the good practices leading the finance sector are evaluated.

With its Passolig Project, Aktif Bank was granted "The Most Innovative Project" award in Connected Stadium Innovation Category of Connected Stadium Awards due to the value that the bank adds to their customers with Passolig and the project's features of applicability and sustainability.

Aktif Bank’s 2015 Annual Report, based on the theme “The Art of Banking”, was granted the “Honors Award” in “Design-Non-Traditional Europe” category in the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious competitions organized by MerComm known as the only independent award organization in the world.

With its 2015 Annual Report, Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards in total in the “International Banks” classification of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by the US-based company MerComm for the 30th time this year. This year more than 2,000 applications from 35 countries were submitted. Aktif Bank was granted “Gold Award” in the “Written Text” category and “Honor Awards” in the Cover Photo / Design” category.

Aktif Bank's 2015 Annual Report based on the theme “The Art of Banking”, was granted 9 awards including "Platinum Awards" of the “Bank and Financial Institutions” category and "Gold Awards" of the “Printed and Digital Reports”, in the “Banking” classification of the "Vision Awards" competition organized by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms. This year more than 6,000 applications from 25 countries were submitted. The Bank’s 2015 annual report received 99 points over 100 and took place 11th among the top of 100 company around the world, 7th of EMEA region and also took place 1^th among Turkey’s Reports.

With its 2015 Annual Report based on the theme “The Art of Banking”, Aktif Bank was granted the “Platinum Award” in the category of Annual Reports of the “Hermes Creative Awards”, one of the most prestigious design competitions in USA.

By increasing its credit card numbers most within a year, Aktif Bank was granted the “MasterCard Catalyst 2016” awards  in the sales category and recognized as the first bank which increased its credit card numbers most within a year. 

Sigortayeri.com was granted “Best Website” in the “Insurance” category at the “Altın Örümcek Web Awards” organized for the 13th time this year with its technological and innovative approach.

Sigortayeri.com was granted 1^st prize in the “Insurance” category at the “Interactive Media Awards” organized for the 10^th time this year with its technological and innovative approach.

Aktif Bank's Passolig Card program wins the top prize under "Best Technology Partnership" category in the "Financial World Innovation 2015 Awards", one of the world's most prestigious platforms that evaluates the leading and best practices within the financial sector.

Turkey's first domestic money transfer company UPT was granted the 1^st prize with its "Online Order" project in “Best Payment Deployment in Europe” category at the award competition which took place at the “Mobile Money&Digital Payments –Global 2015” organization gathering major worldwide players of mobile and digital payment sectors.

With its 2014 Annual Report, Aktif Bank was granted 4 awards in total in the “International Banks” classification of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by the US-based company MerComm for the 29th time this year. This year more than 2,000 applications from 35 countries were submitted. Aktif Bank was granted “Gold Award” in the “Printing & Production” category, “Bronze Award” in the “Written Text” category and “Honor Awards” in the “Traditional Annual Report” and “Interior Design” categories.

Aktif Bank’s 2014 Annual Report, was granted the “Honors Prize” in the“Annual Reports/Banking” category of the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious design competitions organized for the 26th time by MerComm, known as the only independent award organization in the world.

Aktif Bank’s 2014 Annual Report, was granted 5 awards in the banking classification of the "Vision Awards" competition organized by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms. This year more than 6,000 applications from 25 countries were submitted. The Bank’s 2014 annual report received 98 points over 100 and took place among the top 100 annual reports worldwide, the top 50 reports of EMEA region and also among Turkey’s the top 20 Reports

Aktif Bank was granted in the ‘’Deals of The Year “contest which was organized by ‘’Trade Finance Magazine”; is a prestigious publishing company in the business and financial world and the member of the Euromoney PLC Group. With innovative financing model project developed for Turkish exporters Aktif Bank was awarded in the category of “Transaction Of The Year” with the association of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).

Aktif Bank's 2013 Annual Report based on the theme Innovation Factory – Beyond Banking"was granted the "Silver Award" in the category of Annual Reports of the “Creativity International Awards”, selection of the world's best communication competitions in USA.

Aktif Bank’s 2013 Annual Report, based on the theme "Innovation Factory – Beyond Banking", was granted the “Honors Prize” in the “Annual Reports/Banking” category and the 2^nd prize in the “Cover Design/Annual Reports” category of the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious design competitions organized for the 25^th time by MerComm, known as the only independent award organization in the world.

With its 2013 Annual Report based on the theme "Innovation Factory – Beyond Banking", Aktif Bank was granted 5 awards in total in the “international banks” category of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by MerComm for the 28th time this year. This year more than 3,000 applications from 34 countries were submitted. Aktif Bank was granted 2 world leaderships in “interior design” and “non-traditional annual report” categories, 2^nd place in the category of “Financial Data” and 2 worlds’ 3^rd positions in “Text” and “Cover Design” categories.

Aktif Bank’s 2013 Annual Report, based on the theme "Innovation Factory – Beyond Banking", was granted 7 awards in the banking category of the “Vision Awards” competition organized by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms. This year more than 6,000 applications from 24 countries were submitted.

Aktif Bank was awarded with the 1^st prize in the “Deals of the Year” competition organized by The Banker Magazine, one of the world’s most prominent publications. The Bank received the award in the “Islamic Finance Deal of the Year in Europe” category due to its achievement in sukuk issuances for the funding of Istanbul Finance Center project.

Aktif Bank, through the Sigortayeri.com web site, received the “Outstanding Achievement” award in the insurance category at “The Interactive Media Awards 2013” selecting the best each year from among thousands of applications.

Aktif Bank, was granted 1^st prize in the “Innovation in Trade Finance” category with its Credit Insured Finance product in the “Financial World Innovation Awards 2014”, which is one of the most prestigious platforms where the good practices leading the finance sector are evaluated.

Aktif Bank’s  2012 Annual Report, based on the theme “New Generation Banking – A Living story”, was granted the 1^st prize in the “Annual Reports/Banking” category and the 3^rd prize in the “Design/Annual Reports” category of the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious competitions organized for the 24^th time by MerComm, known as the only independent award organization in the world.

Aktif Bank was granted the 1^st prize with its Aktif Nokta Project developed for the small enterprises and became widely spread in Turkey in a very short period of time, in the "Physical Distribution" category of the competition organized by EFMA, considered among the leading institutions of European Union’s finance and banking sectors. Alior Bank, Citi Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Jyske Bank were among the competitors of Aktif Bank in the short list, which was awarded by leaving the major and successful banks of not only Turkey but also the world behind.  Aktif Bank has been the only Turkish bank returning with an award.

With its 2012 Annual Report based on the theme “New Generation Banking – A Living Story”, Aktif Bank was granted in total 3 awards in the “international banks” category of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by MerComm for the 27^th time this year. Aktif Bank was granted the 1^st prize in the category of “Text” and the “Honor Prize” in the categories of “Chairman’s Letter” and “Cover Design”.

Aktif Bank’s 2012 Annual Report, based on the theme “New Generation Banking – A Living Story”, was granted 8 awards including four 1^st prizes in the banking category of the “LACP Vision Awards” competition organized by LACP (League of American Communications Professionals), one of the world’s most prestigious public relations platforms.  This year more than 6.000 applications from 24 countries were submitted. The Bank’s 2012 annual report received 99 points over 100, ranked the 10^th worldwide among the top 100 annual reports, and 4^th among the top 50 reports of Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region.

Aktif Bank was granted the “Best New Prepaid Card Product” prize in the “The Cards & Payments Europe 2013” award competition where companies such as American Express and PayPal received prizes and organized by VRL Financial – Cards International, one of the world’s leading institutions in the field of cards and payment systems.

With its 2012 Annual Report based on the theme “A Living Story”, Aktif Bank was granted “Gold Award” in the category of Annual Reports of the “Hermes Creative Awards”, one of the most prestigious competitions in USA in its field.

With its Aktif38 UniPasso card, Aktif Bank was awarded in the “Best Consumer Value” category organized by “Paybefore Awards” known to be one of the most prestigious prepaid organizations.

Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards in the most important prepaid organization of USA, the “Paybefore Awards” for its Aktif54 card in “Best General Purpose Reloadable Card Program-International Solutions” and “Most Innovative Program” categories.

Aktif Bank, was granted 1^st prize in "The Most Effective Infrastructure" category with its UPT product and the “Jury's Special” award with its "Fraud Prevention Platform" in the “Financial World Innovation Awards”, which is one of the most prestigious platforms where the good practices leading the finance sector are evaluated.

Aktif Bank’s 2011 Annual Report, based on the theme “Book of Secrets”, was granted the “Bronze Award” in “Design-Non-Traditional Europe” and “Graphic/Text” categories in the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious competitions organized by MerComm known as the only independent award organization in the world.

“Global Banking and Finance Review”, one of the most prestigious publications in the business world, has given two awards to Aktif Bank. As a reflection of its new generation banking approach, Aktif Bank proved its success one more time in international arena by getting the “Most Innovative Investment Bank in Turkey” and “Best Structured Finance Provider in Turkey” awards.

With its 2011 Annual Report based on the theme “Book of Secrets”, Aktif Bank was granted the “Bronze Award” in the categories of “Best Online Annual Reports” and “Best Printed Annual Reports” in the “The Stevies - International Business Awards” organized for the 9^th time this year.

With its 2011 Annual Report based on the theme “Book of Secrets”, Aktif Bank was granted in total 5 awards in the “international banks” category of the “Arc Awards” competition considered as the Oscar of Annual reports and organized by MerComm for the 26^th time this year. Aktif Bank was granted the 1^st prize in the categories of “Text”, “Design” and “Printing & Production” and the 2^nd prize in the categories of “Non-traditional Reports” and “Financial Data”.

Aktif Bank 2011 Annual Report based on the theme “Book of Secrets” was ranked as the “2^nd best in the World” in the banking category of the “LACP Vision Awards” competition that is organized to evaluate the Annual Reports issued by the reputable organizations from different sectors. This year more than 5.500 applications from 24 countries were submitted.

With its 2011 Annual Report based on the theme “Book of Secrets”, Aktif Bank was granted “Gold Award” in the category of Annual Reports of the “Hermes Creative Awards”, one of the most prestigious competitions in USA in this field which received applications from 4.700 companies in various areas this year.

Aktif Bank achieved to outpace many international firms in the “Europe Business Assembly” competition organized on 04.05.2012 in Montreux, Switzerland and was granted the “Best Enterprise” award. In addition, Dr. Önder Halisdemir, the CEO of Aktif Bank was granted the “Manager of the Year” award.

Aktif Bank was granted “International Quality Platinum Award” at the “International Arch of Europe for Quality” contest organized by Business Initiative Directions (BID) in Frankfurt. Aktif Bank’s received this award as a result of its advanced “technological infrastructure” and “professional skills” appreciated by company leaders from 173 countries in the meetings held in Paris, London, Geneva, Frankfurt and New York.

With Aktif38 card, Aktif Bank was awarded in the “Most Innovative Prepaid Solution” category organized by “Paybefore Awards” known to be one of the most prominent prepaid organizations.

Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards for Aktif38 Unipasso and Aktif81 cards in the most important prepaid organization of USA, the “Paybefore Awards”. These awards were given in “Best Youth/Student/Campus Prepaid Program” and “Best Consumer Value in Prepaid” categories.

In “P.S.M. Star of the Year 2011” competition organized by the Payment Systems Magazine (PSM) known as the leading magazine of Turkey in banking, retail and payment systems areas, Aktif Bank’s CEO, Dr. Önder Halisdemir was selected as the “Leader of the Year” and UPT, known to be the most widespread, cheapest and fastest money transfer system was granted the 1^st prize in the category of the “Payment System of the Year”. 

In the “Financial World Innovation Awards” known to be one of the very prestigious awards of the financial world in the international arena, Aktif Bank was selected as the “Most Innovative Bank of the World” in the distribution channels for financial products category.

Aktif Bank was granted the prize “Best Prepaid Card Product” in the “Cards International Awards” competition organized by VRL Financial in the field of payment systems.

With its 2010 Annual Report based on the theme “New Generation Banking”, Aktif Bank was selected the “2^nd Best in the World” in the banking category of the “Galaxy Awards” competition organized for the 22^nd time by MerComm known as the only independent award organization in the world.

In the 2011 summit of the organization held by the Business Initiative Directions (BID) in order to appreciate and encourage the companies and corporations acting as sector leaders due to the importance given to the quality issues, Aktif Bank was granted the “International Star Gold Award for Quality”. As a result of the suggestions submitted by the company leaders from 116 countries in the meetings held in Paris, London, Geneva, Frankfurt and New York, Aktif Bank was nominated for the International Star Award for Quality and was granted this award for its advanced technological infrastructure, innovative approach and strong human resources.

Aktif Bank was selected as “2^nd Best in the World” for its 2010 Annual Report in the “Banking” category of the “ARC Awards” competition renowned as the Oscar of Annual Reports and organized by MerComm.

With its 2010 Annual Report based on the theme “New Generation Banking”, Aktif Bank became the “2^nd Best in the World” in the banking category of the “Vision Awards” competition organized every year at international platform by the League of American Communication professionals (LACP) known to be the most reputable human resources platform setting forth the standards of perfection in the field of communication.

In the “Paybefore Awards” competition known to be the most important prepaid organization of America in the field of payment systems, Aktif Bank was granted 2 awards in “Best Third-Party Prepaid Product Retailer” and “Best Non-Us Based prepaid program” categories.