What money should you take to Turkey? Cash or Card

Mick Scarsbrook who has lived in Turkey for 30 years and well known as (Mick Amca) in Turkey, talks about the best money to bring to Turkey.
Card or Cash the benefits and pitfalls.
Mick produces tourist information video of places in Turkey and other places throughout the world, he campaigns as an environmentalist and speaks Turkish. to see his other videos click the links below:-
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[@majidriaz5117]

Bundle of thanks to Mick and his lively wife for sharing valuable info on all aspects of turkey to brits coming to turkey or living in turkey.

[@Kevbap]

cheers Mick, im looking at living there next year, i do speak some Turkish and i work online, can you foresee any problems? im English but i havent lived in the UK for 32 years.

[@charlieharper3170]

You welcome,have you came here already?

[@intrepidbun5002]

Thank you for this valuable info Mick

[@thecreepers3478]

Mick: "cash or card" Erdogan: "no we pay with Allah"

[@alkugun]

If there is more than %1.5 difference between buying and selling prices at the exchange office, dont exchange there. Most of the touristic places have better rates.

[@robramsay6408]

Your a good man.And your partner ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@paolokhayat]

sekerbank also has no fees!

[@shendenishant99]

Do exchange shops accept visa debit cards?

[@fatihsirin4733]

Son derece yararlı bilgiler. Bilgilendirici güzel bir video. Çok beğendim.

[@quattourtempora6219]

My bank Nationwide charges 2.5% charge for cash machines, but all other transactions are free.

[@douglashellierlaing4332]

I am driving through Europe towards Turkey and I’m using both Revolut and Starling bank cards which give the best exchange rates. I hope it’s as easy in Turkey.

[@chand101989]

Hey i will be Traveling to Turkey in 2 days, wanted to know how was your experience with the cards, do taxis accept cards and what about hotels, restaurants and shops, I’m planning on using my wise card. Waiting for your reply

[@douglashellierlaing4332]

@@chand101989 I used both cards in restaurants ‘shops and garages without difficulty. I’m sure it’s the same in hotels I didn’t try as I was in my Motorhome.If you withdraw cash it’s wise to do so in Türkiye’s equivalent of the Post Office as they do not charge a commission that includes the ATM. If you use other ATM’s the charges can vary from 4% to 8% 😱. Do not use Revolut between 23.59 Hrs Friday until 23.59 Hrs Sunday as their office closes and you may not get such a favourable exchange rate.

[@CC-km3ch]

Look for a TEB cash machine. I'm not 100% sure however to the best of my knowledge they don't charge to withdraw money. Only your bank will charge the 3%* comission I think.

[@djbarryjohn]

Really useful Mick

[@Dtigernumber1]

I can't understand the 4 digits rate highlighted on the screen. What's that. Should be GBP 41 or 40. I read on screen 7.4400.

[@mickandtrudie]

@@Dtigernumber1 this was recorded four years ago the exchange rate has changed 🤠

[@Dtigernumber1]

​@@mickandtrudiedidn't notice that. 😂 Thanks

[@Nighasu123]

Thank you for this information very useful!

[@garyfen6893]

Very useful information yes you are right airport exchange rates very poor not change money at the airport

[@tootz1950]

So when you land where is the best place to get TL for the taxis?

[@CGI-Space]

@@tootz1950 Answering for others if they find themselves in a similar situation. If you can, ask the taxi driver to drive you to the nearest currency exchange place to your hotel, they shoudl surely give you a better rate. Otherwise, excahnge just enough at the airport to pay off for the taxi.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Thanks for the tips... visiting Istanbul 2 wks time

[@StevesWeekender]

Thanks for the heads up Mick, cheers :)

[@TheBoabby50]

A bit late I know, but as a resident with a UK account, I have recently found it cheaper to pay almost everything by card. No bank withdrawal fees of approx 7% so you get charged the exchange date of the day without fees. Much better value and most shops/businesses are happy to swipe a card, meaning cash is reserved for tipping or small purchases

[@AA-uf3bl]

How is that possible, as Barclays states on its website, and I quote, "We'll charge you a 2.99% Non-Sterling Transaction Fee for using your debit card abroad when making purchases, withdrawing cash or when you are being refunded."?

[@MrToasty901]

@@AA-uf3bl maybe he is not with Barclays.

[@AA-uf3bl]

@@MrToasty901 I don't think he's banking with any British bank. Neither is his advice to use credit/debit card in Turkey is valid, as the vast majority of business outlets in Turkey do not want foreign cards. I'm writing this from Istanbul tube. They might have accepted them in the past, but no longer.

[@samuelhutson9472]

@@AA-uf3bl I use Monzo when traveling and there are no charges unless you withdraw cash from an ATM

[@leptir7110]

Gotovinom je bolje plačati

[@Godfranci]

And you know...after I watch a lot of your videos...I come here in Turkey! Thank you!

[@robertthirtle9630]

Some bloke

[@mirwaisrahin3831]

Mick, I have enjoyed your videos and appreciate what you do. I have been in Turkey a few times. With your experience, what would be one place that you would buy a house/apartment for full-time living. I will be spending 8-10 months there. I appreciate your advise.

[@livingthedreamdjm]

Which area of the country do you prefer? This is the first question. I don't like the humidity so the southern coastal areas would be difficult for me, personally. Istanbul is much cooler but I don't meet many expats. In Istanbul, you should also consider your lifestyle. For example, I like drinking beer so I would never live in Uskudar on the Asian side. Didn't find one restaurant serving beer close to the ferries. Kadikoy, Istanbul, close by, has lots of restaurants serving beer but I wouldn't live there either because there are too many students and I'm older. A fish out of water so they say. I like the European side but I wouldn't live in the Fatih or Aksaray areas because of the Arabic culture. Too many men looking at me thinking my wallet is fat and I'm easy. I now live in Sisli in Istanbul and this suits me fine. Away from touristic spots but close to everything.

[@mianfarjee2053]

@@livingthedreamdjm woah !! Excellent answer, beautifully explained. Cheers 🍻 n Tc.

[@Syed.S.A]

Next summer i will be coming to fethiye.

[@barbie3056]

Can you please do a video about the money please I’m so confused. I’m going there for the first time in a few weeks

[@Mandan...77t]

I love your videos. Excellent and yet simple Thank you

[@maximocastaneda7781]

Thank you Mick very useful information

[@ahmedeeqnur4047]

Useful information thank you mick

[@dylan6679]

I’m going from Scotland.... is there any difference with Scottish money

[@dylan6679]

Mick Scarsbrook thank u

[@munirakanji3406]

Mick I follow you on you tube. Very valuable tips Thank you. I am planning a trip to Iraq And Iran via turkey. I intend to make my base in turkey. I am looking for Airbnb in Istanbul first and then travel to Iraq from there. Any suggestion. By the way I have just retired from work so I will be on budget.

[@themelted4614]

Doesnt say what exchange rate you get using a card instead of cash

[@mickandtrudie]

It tells you on the screen when you push your card in and you will have to pay about 8% commission now the exchange rate today is £1 equals 39 Turkish lira

[@themelted4614]

@@mickandtrudie i meant when you use the card in a restaurant or bar and not to draw cash at a cashpoint if that what you meant . Thanks. Just sorting as sick of risking carrying cash over an losing it. Lol

[@Padraic125]

Very helpful video short and informative thanks for sharing

[@fitztek8119]

You’re awesome 🎉

[@shonzy8984]

Useful information's thank y .. Is it allowed to enter turkey with cash Euro about let's say 8,000 Euro ??

[@teteipachuau6310]

I request Bureau De Change Post Office video

[@mrsporty9669]

Thanks for info about economy

[@sufmeister786]

Thank you Mick for this video and for all the info you have provided in all your other videos.

[@clints3727]

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍 Thank you. It is very useful information.

[@ninopljaka]

Thank you good sir

[@robramsay6408]

I was a bit worried mick about the earthquake on monday ? Any news i have been monitoring the aftershocks..some at 3.5 ,,I think on monday it was 4.9 Whats your opinion mick.? Or a video on that would be good.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robramsay6408]

@@mickandtrudie i watched it all last night mick.Funny i just bring that up next day that happens 1000 injured.I never slept thinking of last night.I send my thoughts.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍😉

[@maritessdelacruz4270]

@@mickandtrudie i have bir million turk liras and 250000 and 500000 how to exchange? Pls.answer

[@maritessdelacruz4270]

@@mickandtrudie okay, equivalent per 1 liras? 20cents.?

[@najatnatour2262]

How much they charge , thank you ?

[@elkammash]

Thanks Mike I like your videos

[@eerkannoosanmazz]

thats true ım from Marmaris/Turkey

[@shakeelhaider6446]

Hi Mick, Pl confirm that the debit/credit card will be working on all bank ATM's. I mean the local or international bank cards or only the bank ATM'S which issues them.

[@mickandtrudie]

Yes

[@majidriaz5117]

Mick if you have a bank account in turkey and use other banks ATM machines what are the charges

[@majidriaz5117]

@@mickandtrudie thanks Mick. Mick if I withdrew example 1000 lira would that be 50lira charges from other banks ATMS

[@levinawalsh2015]

Great information. Thank you.☘

[@yanmeh2431]

1:21 this video made me cry becuase dollar is 8.5 right now.

[@yanmeh2431]

And now 1 dollar is 15 lira. My eyes are full of tears

[@Iranian_Historian]

now a Dollar is 27.34 lira

[@yanmeh2431]

my brother I still cry till this day @@Iranian_Historian

[@Iranian_Historian]

@@yanmeh2431 i'm an Iranain and i feel you how much is it hard i wish we could come back to old good days🥲 🇮🇷❤️🇹🇷

[@Teom-ic6co]

Thank you for the video.

[@paulthomas6281]

You are fantastic

[@billyjohnsonstudios]

I was going to go to my local branch and order forex for when I'm traveling. Should I just bring my usd overseas to get a better exchange rate??!? Did not know this. Thank you mick

[@mickandtrudie]

Bring cash and change in in Turkey 🇹🇷 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaezp6trm5qthq8

[@billyjohnsonstudios]

Thank you so much!! Safe travels!

[@azad-AFG12380]

Great formation man 👨

[@clitheruna]

Now one dollar is 11.81 turkish money, they present is terrible lmao...

[@tufanoncel4680]

Ziraat Bankası. (Chase card from US) they won,'t charge comm.

[@hamzazaman3224]

I’ve got revolut where the first 5 withdrawals are free in ATMS. What are your thoughts on revolut?

[@hughwilliams8062]

Is it worth getting a Turkish sim card for a nine day holiday

[@petrolo72]

❓ any update to this information? Also, are prepaid credit cards advisable to use i. Turkey? For example, when you want to put $100 onto the card and be able to use it anywhere they accept credit cards. ?

[@mickandtrudie]

If the money is in your bank account I’m sure it will work, But I don’t know about cards that you top up

[@baatuuhaan1212]

yeah, ıf you get bank acoount you will have cash card. usually it takes to get this card 2-5 days. but dont worry you can use their mobile application and you can get your money as using QR code from cash machines. And ıf your cards belongs to VISA or Mastercard it wont be a problem which country yo come from. you can use it almost everywhere includes some cabs. (american express is not common in turkey too much)

[@petrolo72]

@@baatuuhaan1212 interesting thank you.

[@suleazrugs6097]

How is the US card?

[@mickandtrudie]

No idea 🤷‍♀️

[@Sara.sara42]

So how would u get to ur hotel from the airport without Turkish liras?? Will they also take gbp??

[@brianpotter8628]

Hya you two turkey going amber 22nd thats me bag packed ime goin calis hope to see you both there all the best brian leeds

[@ABDU7194]

Very useful 👍

[@shivamsangani3261]

Hi I am comeing to Turkey in march is it still better to change pound to lira out their and is better to bring pound or dollar or euro thanks 😊

[@TheBoabby50]

This has only started in recent months prior to which there was no charge in Turkish banks. Now seems to vary between 3-7% which is an expensive pain for us residents. Must look out for Turkiye Finans. Are they part of Finans Bank?

[@fatihsirin4733]

Hi, I know the answer of your question. No, both of them are different bank.

[@childofgod9063]

👍

[@dave3k]

What are the best ATM's to use in 2021?

[@sadeqalifayazi1595]

This video in2020?in Turkey?

[@mianfarjee2053]

V useful info 👍. Cheerios n Tc

[@driftertravels928]

Can you use Apple Pay or Google Pay in most shops and food places in Turkey now?

[@Ramyhassin]

I think so, most of terminals now days have the NFC ship in them. I’ve used Apple Pay in many countries where it’s not supported

[@abdullahiali1777]

thx you for the helpful info.

[@محمدالمرسومي-خ5ق]

شكرا لك عزيزي

[@amnesiagibi]

Come again sir

[@ArhamBinJahanzeb]

Good

[@MohamedB614]

If you don’t exchange your money at your home country & at the airport, then how are you supposed to pay for your Taxi, train etc from the airport to the city, etc. or just catch an Uber? Lol I think the Hotels will accept US Dollar?

[@aliasgharkhoyee8911]

Most accept cards, and some even accept dollars/euros/pounds - just find out in advance.

[@franciscoespiritu3923]

I usually exchange at the airport the equivalent of 100 Turkish lira, sufficient for a bus to Taksim squire (18 TRL) and then a taxi to the hotel or Airbnb.

[@mariominaise8010]

Can u change lebanise lira to dollar?

[@elkammash]

Are debit/credit cards widely accepted in shops in istanbul like in the UK? Or I still need to change money

[@mickandtrudie]

Most cards are excepted everywhere I hardly ever carry cash anymore

[@manlikeak]

Do taxi take cash only?

[@mickandtrudie]

@@manlikeak yes mostly

[@manlikeak]

@@mickandtrudie thanks. Yeah I've been advised to withdrawn cash from the ATM's there as the exchange rate is good

[@mickandtrudie]

@@manlikeak don’t withdraw cash you’ll get charged a high percentage use your card to buy the goods and in restaurants

[@attorneyattorney1190]

If a meat restaurant in Turkey does not accept credit card, it shows that restaurant is a real meat restaurant!

[@gunesinzaptiyakin207]

Well, actually it just means that the restaurant owner is a bit behind when it comes to technology. Someone has to tell him/her to catch up. :)

[@worldcitizeng6507]

It's hard to avoid exchanging money at the airport since I have to pay for transportation as soon as arrival. There was no public transportation in the new airport in June 2019, only private car so need to pay lira. BTW, any new updates on public transportation from the new airport this year?

[@muhamadsuharto7632]

You can find Havaist Bus.

[@ameenahmed6515]

Assalmulakum. Good advice Thank you. Assalmulakum.

[@majidriaz5117]

He's not Muslim you need to explain aslamalikum to them