Dünya Katılım Bank Customers to Enjoy Paraf's Exclusive Benefits
Halkbank’s 87 years of banking expertise is further expanded through a strategic collaboration with Dünya Katılım Bank. This partnership will provide Dünya Katılım customers with access to Paraf’s extensive network, offering 600,000 merchant locations, thousands of brand agreements, and a variety of exclusive perks, including installments, points, and rewards. The collaboration aims to deliver long-term benefits to both cardholders and the broader industry.
This significant agreement reinforces Halkbank’s position in the sector. Through this partnership, Dünya Katılım Bank customers will be able to access attractive offers from 600,000 Paraf merchant locations and affiliated brands.
Paraf, which develops innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers and is built on Turkey's local payment system, TROY, will now reach an even wider audience by integrating with Dünya Katılım Bank's customer base. This synergy will foster the development of valuable campaigns while also generating cost-saving opportunities.
Altan Taşkıran, Deputy General Manager of Halkbank’s Individual and Digital Banking, commented, “In line with our commitment to meeting the financial needs of various customer groups, we are continuously expanding our solutions to reach broader audiences. Through Paraf cards, we offer benefits to a diverse range of customers, from young people to women, retirees, SMEs, and tradespeople. This collaboration with Dünya Katılım Bank strengthens our innovative financial services approach in the participation banking sector. We believe this partnership will make a significant contribution to the industry's growth and development."
Ahmet Parlak, Deputy General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Dünya Katılım Bank, added, “Halkbank is one of the most established, powerful, and influential players in the Turkish banking sector. Dünya Katılım Bank, with its vision to lead the participation finance sector, was founded to bring the most comprehensive and innovative solutions to our customers. Combining Halkbank’s experience with our energy will benefit both sides. Thanks to Paraf's extensive service network, our customers will be able to enjoy exceptional opportunities with their Paraf credit cards at member merchants, significantly expanding Paraf’s customer base. Additionally, through the Paraf program partnership, Dünya Katılım customers will benefit from free transactions at over 4,000 Halkbank ATMs using their DKart Debit cards. We hope this collaboration brings significant benefits to both parties, our customers, and our national economy."
Over 7.5 Million Credit Cardholders and an Extensive Service Network
Paraf, powered by Halkbank’s TROY infrastructure, provides a vast service network with over 7.5 million credit card users and 600,000 member merchants. The extensive range of agreements with thousands of brands and widespread payment points ensures an advantageous shopping experience for users.
With this partnership, Paraf will expand its market share in the sector, while customers of Dünya Katılım Bank will gain access to Paraf’s broad merchant network and exclusive campaign opportunities. Paraf credit cardholders from Dünya Katılım will benefit from special advantages such as ParafPara, restaurant discounts, free parking, Paraf Üstü, and Paraf Günüm, along with installment options.
