Şekerbank, Pancar Kooperatifleri Bankası A.Ş. was established in Eskişehir on October 12, 1953, with the savings of hundreds of thousands of beet farmers who are members of cooperatives in Anatolia. Thus, our bank opened its doors to the farmers, manufacturers to supply the financial needs of agriculture, agriculture-based industry, and manufacturing.

The Head Office of Pancar Kooperatifleri Bankası A.Ş. moved from Eskişehir to Ankara. Our bank was renamed as “Şekerbank Türk Anonim Şirketi” with the approval of the Turkey’s Council of Ministers.

In the 1970s, representing the decade of development and change for Şekerbank, the transition from only cooperative banking services to a bank that offered all banking services and products began. In 1972, our first overseas representation was opened in Cologne, Germany. With the number of branches reaching 134, our bank laid the foundations of an inclusive banking approach.

By 1983, the number of branches had grown to 161 as part of this approach, which meant that Şekerbank would concentrate on commercial banking. Foreign trade transaction volume was increased, and correspondent relations were enforced. One of the first bank art galleries opened in Ankara, and the publication of Şeker Çocuk Magazine began as a first.

Şekerbank's 10% share in Türkiye Şeker Fabrikaları A.Ş. was purchased from the Public Partnership administration by Şekerbank Personnel Social Insurance and Supplemental Funds and Pankobirlik. As a result, our bank ceased to be a public subsidiary and continued to provide services under the terms of a private sector bank.

The initial public offering was conducted, laying the groundwork for institutionalization. Our bank took another massive stride towards modern and contemporary banking with the excellent development project implemented simultaneously.

As the 51% share of the bank is assigned to Sekerbank T.A.Ş. Personnel of the Social Insurance Fund Foundation, Şekerbank T.A.Ş. and Şekerbank T.A.Ş personnel of the Supplementary Social Security and Solidarity Fund Foundation, the majority share changed.

2002 was when the process of transforming into a multi-channel and customer-oriented bank began.

When Şekerbank reaches its 50th anniversary, it has become one of the essential cornerstones of the banking sector in Turkey.

Our Head Office was moved to Istanbul. Our corporate identity and logo were renewed.

As a result of the diligent and disciplined implementation of the strategic business plan, our performance was also affected. In the "World's Top 1,000 Banks" research conducted by The Banker, an internationally prestigious publication, Şekerbank was ranked as the "sixth" among the top 50 banks with the fastest growth rate globally, earning the title of Turkey's fastest-growing bank.

As a result of the evaluation made by ISS Corporate Service Inc., approved by the CMB, one of the world's most respected institutions in the branch of corporate governance, Şekerbank was awarded as the first Turkish bank to receive a corporate governance rating following the criteria of disclosure and transparency to shareholders, the board of directors, stakeholders, and public opinion.

As another critical first in Turkey, the launch of EKOkredi was developed to provide financial support for investments in energy savings and efficiency. EKOkredi was selected as a retail banking product in 2009 to protect the environment and reduce wasted labor.

Our bank was one of five banks from Turkey listed in the CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project) 2010 report, widely regarded as one of the world's leading platforms in the fight against climate change.

The first Turkish lira borrowing transaction organized in international markets, Asset-Backed Securities, was implemented, marking a first in Turkey and the world. Thanks to the Asset Guaranteed Securities issuance, Şekerbank started to act as an essential bridge between tradesmen and small businesses in Turkey and international financial institutions.

The EKOkredi project was presented at the United Nations Rio+20 Sustainable Development Conference as one of the best country practice examples in sustainable development and green economy. Şekerbank was Turkey's only finance representative at the Rio+20 Conference.

On the 60th anniversary of Şekerbank, the "Kapımız Esnafa Açık" platform, meaning "Our Doors Are Open to Tradespeople," a first for tradespeople, was founded. With the support of the Confederation of Turkey's Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) and the conservation of the Ministry of Customs and Trade of Turkey, consumers were encouraged to shop from tradespeople through the "Kapımız Esnafa Açık" platform. The platform also gathers the public, private sector, NGOs, and consumers with tradespeople.

The "Family Farming Banking" project was carried out to decrease rural-urban migration and assist rural development. Thanks to the project, a significant awareness was created in public about the importance of agriculture and rural development.

The winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics, Prof. Robert J. Shiller, attended the Sustainable Development Financing Conference held as part of Şekerbank's 60th-anniversary events.

Şekerbank's Headquarters have relocated to a new facility in Istanbul. The building, hosting the most important financial sector institutions, became a source of prestige for the bank, with its architecture representing Şekerbank's deep-rooted history.

Şekerbank received the CDP 2016 Turkey Water Leadership Award after winning multiple environmental awards on national and international platforms for its innovative and pioneering work on energy efficiency.

Şekerbank, in collaboration with six of Turkey's leading banks, signed the Sustainable Finance Statement, pledging to consider social and environmental considerations in project funding.

Şekerbank was included in the BIST Sustainability Index, which contains companies with outstanding corporate sustainability performance, and is listed on Borsa Istanbul for pioneering the financing of sustainable development to be Turkey's sustainable bank.

Within the scope of the "Transformation Program," Şekerbank renewed its technological infrastructure overall and increased its efficiency to the next level by speeding up its operations four times faster with the new data center that was moved to the Headquarters facility, as well.

Established in 1953 with the cooperation of hundreds of thousands of small investors and farmers, Şekerbank increased its paid-in capital by 61% to TL 1.86 billion despite the global uncertainty that emerged with the COVID-19 epidemic.

Şekerbank prioritized supporting manufacturing in its investments as part of its "Digital Transformation Program" and developed mobile, web, and tablet banking solutions for tradespeople, farmers, and SMEs, including many very firsts for them.