The promotion race has heated up.

After the 30% increase in the minimum wage, which directly affects millions of workers, now the salaries of civil servants and retirees are on the agenda. Banks have entered into a fierce competition to be able to pay the salaries for the new year. Some banks are offering bonuses that exceed both the new minimum wage and the current retirement salaries.

BANK PROMOTION OUTSHINES SALARY

As of 2025, the bonuses that banks provide to retirees will also increase. Different scenarios are in place for new retirees, those who are eligible for retirement, and retirees who will transfer their salaries to another bank.

PROMOTION EVEN OUTSTRIPPED THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE

Private banks have raised the promotion amounts under competitive conditions. In 2025, the bank promotion amounts for retirees who want to transfer their salaries to another bank have reached 24,000 TL.

There are many people who want to retire before the end of 2024, which excites the banks. For retirees with salaries between 10,000 and 15,000 TL, the promotion amount they can receive in the new year may reach 13,000 TL. Retirees with salaries between 15,000 TL and 20,000 TL can receive a promotion of 16,000 TL. Retirees with salaries above 20,000 TL can receive 4,000 TL more than their salaries, which means they can get 24,000 TL.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE CARD CONDITION!

Some private banks are offering promotions of up to 24,000 TL. However, there are conditions for this high promotion; that is, a credit card. Additionally, they also require opening a deposit account in addition to the salary account.