Practical

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.