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Common Questions
- Cost Savings: Avoid high international roaming fees by using local rates.
- Local Number: Having a local Turkish phone number can be convenient for making reservations and contacting local services.
- Better Coverage: Local SIM cards often provide better network coverage and data speeds within Turkey.
- Insert your debit or credit card into the ATM. Most ATMs in Turkey accept international cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and Cirrus.
- Choose your preferred language for the transaction. English is widely available.
- Enter your personal identification number (PIN) as prompted.
- Select the type of transaction you wish to perform. For withdrawing cash, choose the ‘Withdrawal’ option.
- Choose the currency (TRY, EUR, or USD) and enter the amount you wish to withdraw.
- Confirm the transaction and collect your cash, receipt, and card from the machine.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira (TRY) as well as Euros (EUR) and U.S. Dollars (USD) from many ATMs across Turkey. However, Turkish Lira is the most commonly dispensed currency.
ATMs are widely available in cities, towns, and tourist areas, including airports, hotels, shopping centers, and banks.
Yes, you can obtain a local SIM card upon arrival in Turkey. This option can be more cost-effective and provide better local rates for calls, texts, and data.
Can I withdraw money from ATMs?
Visitors may withdraw money in Turkish Lira as well as Euro and U.S. Dollar with their debit cards from ATMs in Turkey. The majority of ATMs offer English language or other language options for the convenience of foreigners.
Can I use my credit cards for shopping?
Visitors may use their credit cards and debit cards for all kinds of purchases. It is advisable, however, to carry some cash with you in case you take trips away from the city center or travel to smaller towns or villages.
What is the local currency in Turkey?
Turkish Lira is the local currency of the Republic of Turkey. Visitors can exchange their cash money for Turkish Lira at exchange offices and banks.
Can I drive in Turkey with my driver’s license?
Foreigners may drive in Turkey provided that they keep their passport, international driver’s license, and the vehicle license with them all the time. Turkey drives on the right side of the road and the advanced highway network allows easy access to different corners of the land.
What kind of sockets are used in Turkey?
European two-pin sockets are widely used in Turkey, as everywhere in continental Europe.
Do I have to speak Turkish to interact with people during my visit?
English is the most spoken foreign language everywhere in Turkey. You should have no problem meeting people who can speak English and help you get around in all the big cities, shopping malls, restaurants, and holiday resorts.
Can I use my mobile phone in Turkey?
Many international GSM operators provide coverage in Turkey in addition to local GSM operators such as Turkcell, Avea, and Vodafone. You may ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before traveling to Turkey or obtain a new SIM card from local operators in Turkey.
What are the opening and closing times of museums in Turkey?
All of the museums in Turkey are closed on Monday and are open to visitation from 9:00 to 17:00 on the other days.
What are the opening hours of pharmacies in Turkey?
Pharmacies are open across the country every day from 09:00 to 19:00 except for Sunday. One pharmacy, however, is open 24/7 in each neighborhood by the time the others are closed.
What are the opening hours of shopping centers in Turkey?
In Turkey, shopping centers are open every day offering a variety of trademarks and services usually from 10:00 am until 22:00 pm.
What are the opening hours of banks in Turkey?
In Turkey, banks are in service of their customers from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays but are closed on weekends.
What is the time zone in Turkey?
The time zone in Turkey situated at the connecting point of Asia and Europe is GMT +2.
Do I need any vaccinations before going to Turkey?
There are no mandatory vaccinations before traveling to Turkey.
