BDDK Reveals Turkey’s Latest Banking Sector Shift
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The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has released its comprehensive weekly bulletin for the period ending March 6, 2026. The data highlights a significant divergence in the Turkish banking sector: while total credit volume continues its aggressive expansion, total deposits have seen a notable weekly decline, signaling a shift in liquidity dynamics.
Loan Volumes Hit 24.2 Trillion TL Milestone
The appetite for financing remains high across both individual and corporate sectors. Total loans climbed to 24.20 trillion TL, up from 24.17 trillion TL the previous week. This growth is driven by a steady rise in consumer spending and corporate needs.
The Breakdown of Borrowing
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Consumer Loans: Reached 3.04 trillion TL, reflecting continued household demand.
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Personal Credit Cards: Balances rose to 2.90 trillion TL.
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Commercial & Corporate Loans: The backbone of the sector stands at 18.25 trillion TL.
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Installment Commercial Loans: Calculated at 3.71 trillion TL, with corporate card volumes hitting 876 billion TL.
Liquidity and Asset Quality Under Watch
In a reversal of the lending trend, total deposits decreased to 27.84 trillion TL. This contraction in the deposit base, coupled with rising credit, is a key metric for analysts monitoring bank liquidity ratios.
Furthermore, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs), a critical indicator of asset quality, ticked upward to 657.25 billion TL. While the banking sector maintains a robust capital buffer, the rise in non-performing receivables suggests that high interest rates may be beginning to weigh on repayment capacities.
The Sunset of KKM and FX Positions
The government’s “simplification” strategy regarding the Currency-Protected Deposit (KKM) scheme continues. As of the March 6 week, KKM volumes hovered at 1.99 trillion TL, as investors gradually transitioned back to standard TL accounts or other investment vehicles.
On the currency front, the banking sector maintains a balanced risk profile. Despite a large internal foreign-currency gap, the net general FX position remained positive at 28.39 billion TL, thanks to off-balance-sheet hedging and derivatives.
Source: BDDK
