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• Recognitions

• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013
• 2012
• 2011

• • 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.

• • Bonds & 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

    Aktif Bank was granted in Altin Pusula Public Relations Award which was organized by Public 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.

• • 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.

• • 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 "Platinium 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.

• • 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 1,000 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).

• • Creativity International

    Aktif Bank's 2013 Annual Report based on the theme “The Art of 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, with its “Innovation Factory – More Than A Bank” themed 2013 Annual Report, was awarded the second prize in “Cover Design /Annual Reports” category and “Honor Award” in “Annual Reports/ Banking” category in 25th “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.

  • Mercomm ARC

    Aktif Bank, with its “Innovation Factory – More Than A Bank” themed 2013 Annual Report, was awarded totally 5 prizes; two times world first prize in “interior page design” and “non-traditional activity reports” category, world second prize in “Financial Data” category and two times world third prize in “Text” and “Cover Design” category in international banks class of “Arc Awards” which is considered as the Oscar of annual reports and 28th of which was organized by US based Mercomm company this year with more than 3,000 applicants from 34 countries.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank, with its “Innovation Factory – More Than A Bank” themed 2013 Annual Report, was awarded totally 7 prizes in world general classification and banking category of “Vision Awards” annually organized by League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) which is one of the world's most prestigious public relations platforms this year with more than 6,000 applicants from 24 countries.

  • The Banker – Deals of the Year

    Aktif Bank was awarded first prize for Sukuk/ Lease Certificates that it issued for the project financing of Istanbul International Financial Center, in "Islamic Finance Transaction of the Year" category in the European Region in “Deals of the Year” competition annually organized by The Banker which is one of the world's leading publication

• • The Interactive Media Awards

    Aktif Bank, with Sigortayeri.com web website, was awarded “Outstanding Achievement” prize in insurance category of “The Interactive Media Awards 2013” competition organized by Interactive Media Council and which has thousands of applicants world wide since 2006.

  • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank, with its KSF (Insured Credit Financing) product, was awarded the first prize in “Innovation Foreign-Trade Financing” category of “Financial World Innovation 2013 Awards” which the best practices guiding financial sector are evaluated and which is one of the world's most prestigious plat forms.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    Aktif Bank, with its “New Generation Banking – Lived Story” themed 2012 Annual Report, was awarded the first prize in “Annual Reports/ Banking” category and third prize in “Design /Annual Reports” category in 24th“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.

  • EFMA

    Aktif Bank was awarded first prize with its Active Point Project developed for small businesses and reaching extensive distribution network in a short time in Turkey in “Physical Distribution Channel” category of the competition organized by EFMA which is one of the most important institutions in the financial and banking sector of the European Union. Aktif Bank received the award by leaving behind not only Turkey’s but also the world's major and successful banks. Alior Bank, CitiBank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Jyske Bank were among the competitors in the short list. The only Turkish bank winning a prize in the competition is Aktif Bank

  • Mercomm ARC

    Aktif Bank, with its “New Generation Banking – A Lived Story” themed 2012 Annual Report, was awarded totally 3 prizes; first prize on an international scale in “Text” category and honor award in “Message from the Chairman” and “Cover Design” category in “international banks class” of “Arc Awards” which is considered as the Oscar of annual reports and this year27th of which was organized by US based Mercomm company.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank, with its “New Generation Banking – A Lived Story” themed 2012 Annual Report, was awarded totally 8 prizes; two times world first prize in banking category of “Vision Awards” competition annually organized by League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) which is one of the world's most prestigious public relations platforms this year with more than 6,000 applicants from 24 countries. 2012 Annual Report of the bank ranked 10th in ranking the top 100 annual reports worldwide by taking 99 points out of 100 and ranked 4thin top 50 annual reports in EMEA region.

  • VRL Financial – Cards International

    Aktif Bank, with its Aktif54 Card, was awarded in “Best New Prepaid Card Product” category of “The Cards & Payments Europe 2013” competition. International firms such as American Express and PayPal are among the award winners of VRL Financial - Cards International which is one of the world's leading institutions in card and payment systems field.

  • Hermes Creative

    Aktif Bank, with its “Book of Secrets” themed 2011 Annual Report, was awarded “Gold Award” in Annual Report category of “Hermes Creative Awards” with approximately 4.700applicant companies in different subjects and which is one of the most prestigious competitions of America.

  • Paybefore EUROPE

    Aktif Bank, with its Aktif38UniPasso card, was awarded in “Best Consumer Value” category of European leg of “Pay before Awards”.

  • Paybefore USA

    Aktif Bank, with its Aktif54 card, was awarded 2 prizes in “Most Innovative Program” and “General Purpose reloadable Prepaid Card Program” categories of “Paybefore Awards 2013” competition which is America's most important prepaid organization.

• • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank, with its UPT (Cheap money transfer) product, was awarded first prize in “Most Efficient Infrastructure” category and awarded jury’s special award with “Fraud Prevention Platform” in “Financial World Innovation 2012Awards” which the best practices guiding financial sector are evaluated and which is one of the world's most prestigious platforms.

  • Global Banking & Finance Review

    Aktif Bank was awarded 2 prizes; Turkey’s “Most Innovative Investment Bank” and “Best Structured Finance Bank” prizes by Global Banking and Finance Review which is the world's leading economic publications.

  • Stevies - International Business Awards

    Aktif Bank, with its “Book of Secrets” themed 2011 Annual Report, was awarded “Bronze Award” in “Best Online Annual Reports” and “Best Printed Annual Reports” categories of “The Stevies - International Business Awards”9th of which was organized this year and which is one of the world’ sprestigiousaward organizations.

  • Mercomm ARC

    Aktif Bank, with its “Book of Secrets” themed 2011 Annual Report, was awarded totally 5 prizes; first prize on international scale in “Text” and “Cover Design “and “Print and Production Quality” categories and second prize in “Nontraditional Reports” and “Financial Data” in international banks class of “Arc Awards” which is considered as the Oscar of annual reports and this year26th of which was organized by US based Mercomm company.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank, with its “Book of Secrets” themed 2011 Annual Report, was awarded “World Second Prize” in Banking category of “LACP Vision Awards “competition which Annual Reports of world’s leading institutions from various sectors are evaluated and this year organized with more than 5.500applicants from 24 countries.

  • Hermes Creative

    Aktif Bank, with its “A Lived Story” themed 2012 Annual Report, was awarded “Gold Award” in Annual Report category of “Hermes Creative Awards” which is one of the prestigious competitions of America.

  • 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

    Aktif Bank received “Best Company” award by leaving many international companies behind in “Europe Business Assembly” competition organized in Montreux city of Switzerland on 4th of May 2012. Additionally, General Manager of Aktif Bank, Dr. Önder Halis demir was awarded "Manager of the Year" prize.

  • Business Initiative Directions (BID)

    Aktif Bank was awarded “International European Quality platinum” prize in International Arch of Europe Awards” organized by Business Initiative Directions (BID) in Frankfurt in 2012. The bank deserved to receive this prize with its “Technological infrastructure” and “professional skills” as a result of offers of the company’s leaders of173 countries gathering in the meetings held Paris, London, Geneva, Frankfurt and New York.

  • Paybefore USA

    Aktif Bank, with its Aktif38 card, was awarded in “Most Innovative Prepaid Solutions” category of European leg of “Paybefore Awards” which is the most important prepaid organizations of the world.

  • Payment System Magazine

    General Manager of Aktif Bank, Dr. Önder Halis demir was awarded “Leader of the Year” prize and Turkey’ most common, cheapest and fastest money transfer system, UPT was awarded first prize in “The payment system of the Year category of “PSM Star of the Year2011” competition of Payment Systems Magazine (PSM) which is the leader magazine of Turkey's banking, retail and payment systems.

• • Financial World Innovation

    Aktif Bank was elected as “The world's most innovative bank” in distribution channels for financial products category of “Financial World Innovation Awards” which is the most prestigious awards of financial world in the international arena.

  • VRL Financial

    Aktif Bank received “Best prepaid card product” prize in “Cards International Awards” competition organized by VRL Financial, in the field of payment systems.

  • Mercomm Galaxy

    Aktif Bank, with its “New Generation Banking” themed 2010 Annual Report, was awarded world second prize in banking category of 22nd“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.

  • Business Initiative Directions (BID)

    Aktif Bank was awarded “International Quality Award” in Gold category in 2011 summit of the organization organized by Business Initiative Directions (BID) and which the companies and institutions that lead the sector with the importance they attached to the quality are encouraged and appreciated. The bank deserved to receive “International Quality Award” with its technological infrastructure, innovative approach and with strong human resources features by being nominated for International Star Award for Quality as a result of offers of the company’s leaders of116 countries gathering in the meetings held Paris, London, Geneva, Frankfurt and New York.

  • Mercomm ARC

    Aktif Bank, with its “Innovation Factory – More Than A Bank” themed 2013 Annual Report, was awarded totally 5 prizes; two times world first prize in “interior page design” and “non-traditional activity reports” category, world second prize in “Financial Data” category and two times world third prize in “Text” and “Cover Design” category in international banks class of “Arc Awards” which is considered as the Oscar of annual reports and 28th of which was organized by US based Mercomm company this year with more than 3,000 applicants from 34 countries.

  • League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)

    Aktif Bank, with its “New Generation Banking” themed 2010 Annual Report, was awarded “World Second Prize” in banking category of “Vision Awards” competition organized every year in the international arena by League of American Communications Professionals (LACP)setting standards of excellence in the field of communication and which is the world's most respected public relations platform.

  • Paybefore USA

    Aktif Bank was awarded totally 2 prizes in “The best prepaid program made for the 3rdpartycompanies” and “The best non-US-based prepaid program” categories of “Paybefore Awards” competition which is America's most important prepaid organization.