LBBW in Istanbul

LBBW has been one of the leading German-speaking banks in foreign trade financing with Turkey for many years. Since 2015, LBBW has expanded this position with its Representative Office in the Turkish business hub of Istanbul. This enables LBBW to better support its customers’ import and investment opportunities.

Our Range of Services

• Providing advice on investment and working capital financing
• Advice on market entry
• Facilitating contact with Turkish companies, authorities and banks
• Providing advice on long-term, ECA-covered buyer credits as alternative sales financing for German exporters

3 Questions to Berkan Tamer

We asked Berkan Tamer, Chief Representative Istanbul, about the people who use his services, what his customers expect, and how he can surprise them.

1. Who uses your services and expertise?

From a leading exporting country and the largest trading partner with Turkey, German exporters regularly deliver the most advanced technological machinery products to various industries. LBBW, as a prime German bank, not only serves exporters in the industrialized region of Baden-Württemberg, but those who operate with a pan-European perspective.

2. What attractive options do customers often underestimate?

Customers underestimate LBBW’s ability in dealing with complex situations during the processing of transactions.

3. How can you surprise customers?

LBBW surprises customers with its unique ability to structure tailor-made solutions for complicated situations and its steadfast guidance, as well as with its dedication in helping exporters and importers achieve smooth and satisfactory trade processes.