TKPAY, established as a 100% subsidiary of Turkey’s national carrier Turkish Airlines, was officially introduced at a launch event held at the Atatürk Cultural Center. As a strategic step in Turkish Airlines’ digitalisation vision, TKPAY offers fast, secure, and integrated payment solutions: TKPAY Wallet for individual users and TKPAY Payment Platform for corporate partners.
TKPAY Wallet: Spending, Payment, and Rewards in One Place
Integrated into the Turkish Airlines mobile app, TKPAY Wallet allows users to manage a wide range of transactions from flight ticket purchases to daily expenses through a single channel.
Key features of TKPAY Wallet include:
- Earning TK Miles from transactions,
- Cashback from brands in restaurants, accommodation, apparel, and transportation,
- 24/7 free money transfers,
- Quick payment via QR code,
- Digital or physical card options,
- Instant currency conversion and miles transfer,
- Step-by-step processing of ticket refunds and similar procedures via the wallet.
With these features, TKPAY aims to provide guests with a seamless and advantageous payment experience from pre-flight to post-travel.
“Transforming the Entire Travel Experience”
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, commented on TKPAY’s contribution to the vision:
“As Turkish Airlines, we aim not only to transform the travel experience but all the processes it touches. TKPAY, as one of the most tangible steps of this vision, offers speed, security, and benefits to our guests while providing a robust technological infrastructure for our partners in the travel ecosystem. The global launch of a domestic financial technology brand will contribute to both our company’s and our country’s competitiveness. We believe this platform will pave the way for new service models in the aviation and travel sectors.”
TKPAY Payment Platform: A Strong Infrastructure for Aviation and Tourism
Developed for corporate clients, the TKPAY Payment Platform offers a reliable and simple collection structure with a high success rate to all stakeholders in the aviation and travel ecosystem, including Turkish Airlines and AJet.
The platform provides comprehensive financial technology solutions for:
- Airlines,
- Travel agencies,
- Accommodation facilities,
- Car rental companies, and
- Other travel-related sectors,
creating a holistic approach across the industry.
Domestic Fintech Infrastructure with a Global Vision
TKPAY leverages Turkish Airlines’ strong position in the travel sector to provide low-cost, secure, and fast payment services in the fintech world. Additionally, with user-friendly currency services for foreign visitors, it supports Turkey’s tourism experience with an advanced infrastructure model.
Launch Campaign
During the launch period, all ticket purchases made through TKPAY Wallet offer a 10% TK Miles earning opportunity.
TKPAY, a 100% subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, was established in August 2023 and started operations in March 2025 with a license from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey.
