Akbank T.A.Ş. is one of the prominent banks in Turkey. Founded in 30 January 1948, As of 2022, Akbank reported a consolidated net profit of TL 60 billion 26 million.[4] Listed on the Borsa Istanbul, its largest shareholders are members of the Sabancı family. Akbank serves in the fields of corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, SME banking, consumer banking, payment systems, private banking, investment services and treasury transactions.
Akbank has ranked as "The Most Valuable Banking Brand in Turkey" according to the "Brand Finance: Banking 500, 2018" report for the seventh time in a row. Akbank also achieved significant success by ranking as the 126th most valuable banking brand in the report that comprises the most valuable global banking brands.[5]
The bank's market cap significantly declined over a decade, resulting in value of $8.8B in 2025 from $14.9B in 2014.[6]
History
Akbank was founded in Adana, Turkey in January 1948, originally to provide financing for the cotton producers in the