Money
IBAN
The account number used to receive bank transfers. To get paid you only need to give this, never card details.
In Turkey an IBAN starts with TR. It lets others send money to your account but not take any out, so giving it to a buyer or a friend is normally safe. Check the account holder's name when you send money to one.
Scammers can still use it: a stranger may ask for your IBAN to put your account in the middle of a fraud, which is what a money mule account is. Do not lend your account to anyone.
What to do
- Give only your IBAN, not your card number or code, when you are to be paid.
- Check the account holder's name before you confirm a transfer.
- Never let someone use your account to receive and pass on money.