Turkey
iPara, established in 2012 as iPara Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş., holds the distinction of being Türkiye's first online payment service provider. Through innovative solutions that actively shape and guide the market, iPara has significantly influenced both consumer and merchant participation in virtual shopping environments.
The company continually expands its portfolio of products and services, focusing not only on enhancing value for its member merchants but also on providing beneficial services to its business partners. A cornerstone of iPara's strategy is to ensure it remains a central figure in the virtual transaction space.
With the Turkish regulatory framework evolving, iPara transitioned into Aypara Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş. in 2015 and successfully acquired its license from the BDDK by 2017. It possesses crucial certifications, such as TCMB authorization and the PCI-DSS certification, reinforcing its commitment to security standards for credit card transactions.
