Having started its banking operations in 1863, Ziraat Bank is Turkey’s strongest and most deeply-rooted bank. Since its establishment, Ziraat Bank has financed all sectors in the economy, generated value and has been the driving force of economic development. The Bank manages one of the largest portfolios in Turkey and leads the sector with its wide array of products and services, unrivaled market know-how and experience, its synergetic structure with its subsidiaries, superior human resources and robust financial structure.In a sector dominated by intense competition, which is also a destination for international capital, Ziraat Bank further leverages its position as being the strongest national bank every year. Ziraat Bank provides uninterrupted and superior services to its customers in the entrepreneurial, corporate, commercial, and retail banking segments with: • 1,636 points of service nationwide, • 24,725 employees, • 5,353 ATMs, • A widely used Internet Branch, • The Ziraat Mobile Phone Branch, • A Call Centre. The Bank will continue to provide modern banking products and services at the most reasonable costs to its millions of customers in the coming years. Its ability to adapt to ever-changing economic, political and social conditions, and being in a position to manage the transformation for 150 years, Ziraat Bank has proven its sustainable growth model - not only with its sound economic performance, but also with new dimensions brought into the banking system. The Bank is determined to generate value for Turkey and press ahead with its global development, backed by its extensive branch network, effective delivery channels, experienced personnel and excellent technical infrastructure.