Retiree promotions updated in October: New payment and campaign amounts for banks announced

As of October 2026, new figures for pension salary promotions have been announced. In campaigns aimed at SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Emekli Sandığı retirees, different payment amounts will be made to those who commit to receiving their pension from the same bank for 3 years.

While the promotions offered by banks vary according to salary brackets, the total benefit amount increases in some private banks with additional conditions such as automatic bill payment instructions, credit card spending, insurance products, or becoming a mobile customer.

PROMOTION AMOUNTS AT PRIVATE BANKS

Yapı Kredi offers a base promotion ranging from 6,250 TL to 15,000 TL depending on the salary amount. An additional cash reward is also provided with the condition of two new bill payment instructions and 1,000 TL spending with a personal credit card; it is stated that the total benefit can reach up to 30,000 TL.

ING announced a cash promotion of up to 15,000 TL based on salary without requiring additional conditions, while announcing that the total amount could reach 32,000 TL with additional cash promotion campaigns. At İş Bankası, the base promotion goes up to 15,000 TL; with additional opportunities, the total value can reach the 25,000 TL level.

At Akbank, retirees who become customers via mobile channels between September 16 and October 16, 2026, and transfer their pensions are credited with up to 15,000 TL in chip-para through various campaign steps. These steps include pension transfer, supplementary health insurance, two bill payment instructions, card spending, and participation in the "Mobilin Akbanklısı" program.

Garanti BBVA is paying between 6,250 TL and 15,000 TL to retirees who provide a 3-year commitment between October 1 and October 31, 2026, depending on their salary bracket. DenizBank, in addition to a base cash promotion of up to 12,000 TL, offers the opportunity for a total payment of up to 18,000 TL with an overdraft account, two automatic bill payment instructions, and active credit card usage.

SITUATION AT PUBLIC BANKS

Promotion amounts at public banks have also been determined according to salary ranges. At Ziraat Bankası, a promotion payment of 5,000 TL is made to those earning up to 9,999 TL, 8,000 TL for the 10,000-14,999 TL range, 10,000 TL for the 15,000-19,999 TL range, and 12,000 TL for those earning 20,000 TL and above.

At Halkbank, a promotion of 8,000 TL is offered to those earning between 10,000 TL and 15,000 TL, 10,000 TL to those earning between 15,000 TL and 20,000 TL, and 12,000 TL to retirees with a salary of 20,000 TL and above.

HOW TO APPLY?

Retirees who wish to benefit from the promotion must transfer their pensions to their preferred bank and approve the promotion agreement. Applications can be made via bank branches, internet banking, mobile applications, and e-Devlet.

Following the completion of the contract terms and the provision of the 3-year commitment, the earned promotion amount is transferred to the retiree's account. In additional campaigns, the payment amount may vary depending on the fulfillment of the conditions set by the bank.