First Direct is a UK bank known for its exceptional customer service and 24/7 phone-based support, which makes it very attractive to expats looking for reliable banking without relying on branches. It has consistently ranked at the top in customer satisfaction indexes, such as the UK Customer Satisfaction Index, with a score of 86.7/100, well above the average for banks.
Users frequently praise its friendly, knowledgeable staff and fast response times — something especially valuable for expats who may need more personal service. On Trustpilot, it holds a 4.5/5 rating, reflecting strong trust and satisfaction among its customers
International / calling from abroad: +44 113 234 5678
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One of Turkey’s largest footwear and sports shoe retailers, featuring brands like Nike, Adidas, and Skechers alongside its own lines. A major AVM anchor tenant.
FLY Mutfak, founded in 2004 in Bursa, is a more design-driven and ergonomic modular kitchen manufacturer. Their business model strongly emphasizes “hayalini bizimle paylaş, birlikte gerçeğe dönüştürelim” (“share your dream with us, and we’ll make it real together”), meaning they offer bespoke / custom planning for clients. Their catalog shows a broad portfolio of kitchen units, multi-purpose cabinets, and storage solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with functional design, positioning them in both the residential and project (interior design) segments.
Based in: Dearborn, Michigan, USA (Ford Motor Company).
Manufacturing in Türkiye: Yes — Ford Otosan in Kocaeli/Şanlıurfa produces vehicles (especially commercial).
Notes: Though not previously in my original top-20 list, Ford often appears in Türkiye’s market preference lists and so merits inclusion.
Gürteks (part of Özkaya Holding) is a major yarn producer; they produce knitwear yarns, carpet yarns and “fancy” yarns. Their capacity and R&D focus are significant, and they handle blended and mixed yarns.
Gür İplik is a well-known Turkish yarn company producing acrylic, wool-‑blend and other fibre yarns. They emphasise high quality, export capacity, and a broad product range including hand-knitting wool yarn.
Güven Asa is a modern, high‑technology olive oil producer with its production facility located in the Ayvalık / Gömeç region. Their site highlights their capacity for cold-pressing and very serious quality control, and they produce early-harvest extra virgin, natural virgin, and other premium olive oil lines.
What it does: Getir is probably the most famous rapid-delivery (“ultra-fast”) app in Turkey. It delivers grocery items, snacks, household goods, and more in minutes from its dark-store network. It also has sub-brands like GetirYemek (food), GetirBüyük, GetirSu, etc.
Why use it: It’s ideal when you want something quickly — for “just a few things” or emergency grocery needs, without going to a supermarket.
Souvenirs & Promotional Giftware. Large Turkish supplier of evil eye décor, ceramics, metal ornaments, keychains and tourist souvenirs.
Golden Yachting is one of the most established gulet charter companies in Turkey, with a very large fleet (they claim to work with “approximately 300” gulets) spanning a wide range of styles and sizes—from budget gulets for groups to very large luxury ones. Their operations cover all the main cruising hubs: Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Göcek, Kekova, and more, making them a go-to for many gulet tourists.
Golf is a major domestic Turkish ice cream producer with two production plants (in Bursa and Kahramanmaraş). Known especially for its innovation (with sorbets, premium “Maraşım” line, etc.), Golf has become a large-scale industrial manufacturer while still highlighting its Kahramanmaraş heritage.
Turkey’s largest drugstore/beauty chain (mass cosmetics, personal care, private label items) — found across almost every mall and shopping street.
Grundig is an Arçelik-owned consumer electronics and home-appliance brand. It produces TVs, audio systems, kitchen appliances and major white goods. Production is integrated into Arçelik’s Turkish manufacturing operations.
Based in: Istanbul, Türkiye (Arçelik Group)Manufacturing/assembly: Yes — Arçelik factories in Türkiye
GSK is a leading pharmaceutical and healthcare company in Türkiye, active in prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare with local offices and medical partnerships.
Gulet Voyage Yachting is focused specifically on gulet yacht charters along the southern Turkish coast (“Turquoise Coast”). They offer a handpicked selection of gulets, from budget to luxury, all with experienced crews, and they emphasize the relaxing “blue cruise” experience: swimming in secluded bays, shore excursions, and local Turkish cuisine on board.
