2023
  • 4th Ex Awards Turkey

    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.

  • LACP

    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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • Hammers

    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.

  • MarCom Awards

    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.

  • Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards 2023

    Thanks to its so-called micro credit-focused corporate social responsibility project, "Aktif (Active) Women in Economy", aimed at providing to sustainable contribution to empowering women in economy, Aktif Bank received an award in the "Women Entrepreneurs and Supporting Women Empowerment" category at the Women-Friendly Brands Awareness Awards 2023.

2022
  • Brandverse Awards

    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).

  • dotCOMM Awards

    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.

  • Brand Finance

    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.

  • Glasshouse

    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.

  • IDC

    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.

  • PSM Awards

    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 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".

  • Altın Örümcek

    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. 

  • Hammers

    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’’.

  • Interactive Media Awards (IMA)

    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.

  • LACP

    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.

  • Mercomm Arc

    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.

2021
  • Asian Banking and Finance Awards

    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.

  • LACP

    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.

  • Mercomm Arc

    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.

  • PSM Awards

    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’’.

2020
  • The Stevie Awards

    Aktif Bank was granted with the "Bronze Award" in the category of "Best Customer Satisfaction Strategy" N Kolay Bond with its Customer contact processes and services that it has designed specifically for its customers. 

  • Asian Banking & Finance Awards

    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. 

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • LACP

    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. 

2019
  • PSM Awards

    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".

  • LACP – League of American Communications Professionals

    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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • IDC Turkiye Cloud Awards

    Aktif Bank ranked 2nd 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. 

  • The Stevie Awards

    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.

2018
  • Bonds and Loans Awards

    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.

  • TIM Awards

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

  • PSM

    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 3rd prize in the "Customer Focus” category for its SendUPT and the “Contribution to Female Employment within the Payment Systems Sector” Special Award.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    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 29th “Galaxy Awards”, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions organized by MerComm known as the only independent award organization in the world.

  • Turkey Fintech Awards

    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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • LACP – League of American Communications Professionals

    Aktif Bank’s 2017 Annual Report, based on the theme “We Bring in New Colors to Banking” ranked 8th worldwide and 5th 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 2nd 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.

  • The Banker - Deals Of The Year

    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.

  • TUHID - Public Relations Association Award

    Relations Association of Turkey (TUHID) this year 17th; In the category of "Corporate Reports" for the "EkoLig-Football Economy" (Eco- League) report in which the financial data of the football were included.

  • TCMA Awards

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

2017
  • IFN (Islamic Financial News) 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.

  • Bonds & Loans Awards

    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.

  • InovaLig

    Aktif Bank was granted the 3rd 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. 

  • Mercomm ARC

    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 31st  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. 

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    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.

  • The Banker - Technology Projects Of The Year

    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.

  • MasterCard Catalyst

    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.  

  • Pay Awards

    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. 

  • The Stevie Awards

    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 11th time this year.

2016
  • TIM Awards

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

  • Bonds & Loans Awards

    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.

  • Global Banking & Finance Review

    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.

  • Interactive Media Awards

    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".

  • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank, was granted 1st 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.

  • Connected Stadium Awards

    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.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • LACP

    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 1th among Turkey’s Reports.

  • Hermes Creative

    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.

  • MasterCard Catalyst

    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.  

2015
  • Altın Örümcek Web Awards

    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. 

  • Interactive Media Awards

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

  • Financial World Innovation

    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.

  • Mobile Money&Digital Payments

    Turkey's first domestic money transfer company UPT was granted the 1st 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.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    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.

  • Trade Finance – Deals of the Year

    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). 

2014
  • Creativity International

    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.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    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 2nd prize in the “Cover Design/Annual Reports” category of the “Galaxy Awards”, one the world’s most prestigious design competitions organized for the 25th time by MerComm, known as the only independent award organization in the world. 

  • Mercomm ARC

    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, 2nd place in the category of “Financial Data” and 2 worlds’ 3rd positions in “Text” and “Cover Design” categories.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    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.

  • The Banker – Deals of the Year

    Aktif Bank was awarded with the 1st 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.

2013
  • The Interactive Media Awards

    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.

  • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank, was granted 1st 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.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

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

  • EFMA

    Aktif Bank was granted the 1st 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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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 27th time this year. Aktif Bank was granted the 1st prize in the category of “Text” and the “Honor Prize” in the categories of “Chairman’s Letter” and “Cover Design”. 

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank’s 2012 Annual Report, based on the theme “New Generation Banking – A Living Story”, was granted 8 awards including four 1st 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 10th worldwide among the top 100 annual reports, and 4th among the top 50 reports of Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region.

  • VRL Financial – Cards International

    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. 

  • Hermes Creative

    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.

  • Paybefore EUROPE

    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.

  • Paybefore USA

    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.

2012
  • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank, was granted 1st 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.

  • Global Banking & Finance Review

    “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.

  • Stevies - International Business 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 theThe Stevies - International Business Awards” organized for the 9th time this year.

  • Mercomm ARC

    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 26th time this year. Aktif Bank was granted the 1st prize in the categories of “Text”, “Design” and “Printing & Production” and the 2nd prize in the categories of “Non-traditional Reports” and “Financial Data”. 

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank 2011 Annual Report based on the theme “Book of Secrets” was ranked as the “2nd 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.

  • Hermes Creative

    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. 

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    Aktif Bank, with its “Book of Secrets” themed 2011 Annual Report, was awarded “World Third Prize” in “Nontraditional Europe” and “Graphic /Text” categories in “Design” class of 23rd “Galaxy Awards” which is one of the industry's most prestigious design competitions, organized by MerComm which is the world's only independent awards organization company.

  • 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.

  • Business Initiative Directions (BID)

    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.

  • Paybefore USA

    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.

  • Payment System Magazine

    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 1st prize in the category of the “Payment System of the Year”.  

2011
  • Financial World Innovation

    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. 

  • VRL Financial

    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.  

  • Mercomm Galaxy

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

  • Business Initiative Directions (BID)

    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. 

  • Mercomm ARC

    Aktif Bank was selected as “2nd 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.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    With its 2010 Annual Report based on the theme “New Generation Banking”, Aktif Bank became the “2nd 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.

  • Paybefore USA

    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.