Introduction QR code payments have become an important part of Turkey’s digital payment ecosystem. Consumers can scan a QR code at a physical store, ATM, restaurant, marketplace, invoice screen, payment page, or mobile application and complete a payment without entering card details manually. Merchants can receive payments through QR-enabled POS devices, mobile applications, FAST-based transfers, […]
Introduction Merchant acquiring and payment facilitation are central to the Turkish fintech ecosystem. Every online marketplace, e-commerce platform, subscription business, mobile application, digital wallet, food delivery platform, travel platform, SaaS provider, gaming platform, and embedded finance business needs a reliable way to collect payments from customers and transfer funds to merchants. This is where merchant […]
Introduction Insurance technology, commonly known as InsurTech, is transforming the insurance sector in Turkey. Digital platforms now help consumers compare policies, purchase insurance online, submit claims through mobile applications, upload accident documents, receive automated risk scores, use telematics-based motor insurance, access embedded insurance at checkout, and manage policy renewals without visiting a physical branch. For […]
Introduction Tokenization of real-world assets, often called RWA tokenization, is one of the most discussed developments in fintech, blockchain, crypto assets, and capital markets. The basic idea is simple: a real-world asset such as real estate, receivables, commodities, company shares, debt instruments, fund units, carbon credits, intellectual property rights, or revenue streams is represented digitally […]
Introduction SupTech, short for Supervisory Technology, refers to the use of technology by supervisory authorities and regulated financial institutions to improve financial supervision, regulatory reporting, auditability, risk monitoring, data analysis, and compliance oversight. While RegTech generally describes technology used by companies to comply with regulation, SupTech focuses more on the supervisory side: how regulators collect, […]
Introduction RegTech, short for Regulatory Technology, is one of the most important developments in the modern financial services sector. It refers to the use of technology to help regulated businesses comply with legal, regulatory, risk management, reporting, monitoring, audit, and governance obligations. In Turkey, RegTech is becoming increasingly relevant because fintech companies, payment institutions, electronic […]
Introduction Fintech disputes in Turkey are increasing as consumers and businesses rely more heavily on digital wallets, payment institutions, electronic money platforms, online banking applications, open banking tools, crypto asset platforms, embedded finance products, virtual cards, QR payments, and digital lending services. Financial technology provides speed and convenience, but it also creates new legal conflicts […]
Introduction The taxation of fintech and crypto transactions in Turkey is one of the most complex and rapidly developing legal topics in the financial technology sector. Fintech businesses operate at the intersection of software, payments, financial services, data, digital platforms, electronic money, open banking, crypto assets, digital wallets, and cross-border transactions. Each of these elements […]
Introduction Crowdfunding platforms in Turkey have become an increasingly important alternative financing channel for startups, entrepreneurs, technology ventures, innovation-driven companies, and investors seeking access to early-stage investment opportunities. Crowdfunding allows a venture or project to raise funds from a large number of investors through an authorized online platform. Instead of relying only on bank loans, […]
Introduction Buy Now Pay Later, commonly known as BNPL, is one of the fastest-growing financial technology models in digital commerce. It allows consumers to purchase goods or services immediately and pay the price later, either in installments or through a deferred payment plan. BNPL services are attractive because they offer convenience, quick approval, digital onboarding, […]