The difference between banks in time deposit rates, which are closely followed by citizens looking to protect their savings against inflation, is noteworthy. The net earnings that a principal of 1 million TL will provide over a 32-day term vary between 21,000 TL and levels close to 30,000 TL, depending on the bank and account type.
According to the updated calculations, the highest net return for a 32-day term stood out at 29,983 TL at Türkiye Finans. Hayat Finans followed with 29,510 TL, and Türk Ticaret Bankası ranked high with 29,423 TL in net earnings.

One of the points experts draw attention to is that looking only at the announced gross interest rate can be misleading. In some accounts, interest-free lower limits that must be kept in a demand deposit account or product conditions can change the net amount to be obtained at the end of the term.

TOP RANKS IN NET EARNINGS
According to the net earnings announced for 1 million TL over a 32-day term, Türkiye Finans is at the top of the list with 29,983 TL. It is followed by Hayat Finans with 29,510 TL and Türk Ticaret Bankası with 29,423 TL.

While calculations in participation banks are made based on the profit share rate, the interest rate is taken as the basis in conventional banks. The earnings in the table were calculated as the net amounts to be obtained after withholding tax deductions at the end of the 32-day term.

32-DAY RETURN TABLE BY BANK
| Bank | Interest/Profit share rate | Net earnings | End-of-term balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziraat Katılım | 36 percent | 21,179 TL | 1,021,179 TL |
| Ziraat Dinamik | 44 percent | 21,816 TL | 1,021,816 TL |
| Halkbank | 35 percent | 25,315 TL | 1,025,315 TL |
| Yapı Kredi | 40.25 percent | 25,983 TL | 1,025,983 TL |
| TEB | 42 percent | 26,204 TL | 1,026,204 TL |
| Enpara | 36.75 percent | 26,580 TL | 1,026,580 TL |
| Fibabanka | 44 percent | 26,664 TL | 1,026,664 TL |
| İş Bankası | 37 percent | 26,761 TL | 1,026,761 TL |
| Alternatif Bank | 43 percent | 26,913 TL | 1,026,913 TL |
| ON Dijital | 37.5 percent | 27,123 TL | 1,027,123 TL |
| Odea | 37.5 percent | 27,123 TL | 1,027,123 TL |
| ING | 44 percent | 27,472 TL | 1,027,472 TL |
| Anadolubank | 44 percent | 27,472 TL | 1,027,472 TL |
| Ziraat Bankası | 38 percent | 27,484 TL | 1,027,484 TL |
| Getirfinans | 41 percent | 27,677 TL | 1,027,677 TL |
| QNB | 38.5 percent | 27,846 TL | 1,027,846 TL |
| Akbank | 38.75 percent | 28,027 TL | 1,028,027 TL |
| DenizBank | 38.75 percent | 28,027 TL | 1,028,027 TL |
| Vakıf Katılım | 38.5 percent | 28,225 TL | 1,028,225 TL |
| N Kolay | 38 percent | 28,317 TL | 1,028,317 TL |
| Türk Ticaret Bankası | 44.5 percent | 29,423 TL | 1,029,423 TL |
| Hayat Finans | 40.8 percent | 29,510 TL | 1,029,510 TL |
| Türkiye Finans | 44 percent | 29,983 TL | 1,029,983 TL |




PROMINENT RATES OF BANKS
The difference between the bottom and top of the list exceeds 8,000 TL for 1 million TL over a 32-day term. For this reason, before opening a deposit account, it is necessary to compare not only the interest rate but also account operating conditions, digital channel advantages, and the net amount that will be credited to the account at the end of the term.























DIGITAL CHANNELS AND THE EFFECT OF WITHHOLDING TAX
Legal deductions are among the fundamental determining factors when calculating deposit returns. The figures in the table show the net amounts to be obtained at the end of the term after income tax withholding is deducted.

Additional advantages offered by banks for time deposit accounts opened through digital channels can also affect the return. For this reason, it is recommended to check mobile and internet banking rates separately from branch rates.

Choosing the bank that offers the highest rate in deposit preference may not be enough on its own. Details such as the requirement for a demand deposit balance, campaign conditions, customer limits, and digital channel requirements can make a difference in net returns.

For this reason, savers need to evaluate banks' current rates, campaign conditions, and the net balance that will be formed at the end of the term together before opening an account.

News Source: 12punto