Halkbank is Turkish financial services firm that provides banking and lending services. Its services include accepting deposits, issuance of cash and non-cash loans, purchasing cheques and bank bills, performing custody services, rendering insurance agency transactions, and trading the capital market instruments issued for the purpose of performing intermediary services. Founded in 1933, Halkbank also operates internationally. It currently has 43 branches outside Turkey and aims to reach 50 branches globally. The company is based in Istanbul, Turkey.