Currency and payments
Currency is Turkish Lira (TRY). Cards widely accepted in cities; carry cash for bazaars, taxis and small towns. ATMs (Garanti, Yapı Kredi, İş Bankası) are reliable. Decline dynamic currency conversion.
What to know
- Currency is Turkish lira (TRY).
- Cards work in most cities; cash for taxis, markets, rural areas.
- Avoid unknown exchange offices.
- Decline dynamic currency conversion at card terminals.
- Check exchange rate before changing money.
Official source reminder
Use this as a starting point, then verify current prices, opening hours, rules and emergency details from official sources before travel. Beware of unofficial websites.