Send Money To Turkey

Personal
Business
From
United States Flag
United States
USD
To
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Turkey
TRY
1 USD equals
27.119 TRY
Updated on September 21, 2023
 
How much to transfer?
$1-$1k
$1k-$10k
$10k +
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OFX Logo
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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers
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$
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low

Fees
87
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medium

2-3 days

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Promo Offer Available
Super low 0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX. Simply click GO TO SITE and register.

Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card (UK only)
  • BPAY (Australia only)
  • Direct debit (U.S. only)

Features

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    0.4% margin for new customers referred by iCompareFX
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Online and phone transfers

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
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low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Pay no fees for personal transfers
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    Get competitive exchange rates
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    Lets you schedule transfers with ease
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    Trading in some currencies possible only over the phone
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    Website access only in English

Currencies Direct Logo
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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website
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$
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low

Fees
84
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medium

2-3 days

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Transfer Options

  • Bank transfer
  • Debit card

Features

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    Forward contracts and limit orders
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    Scheduled transfers
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    Travel money solutions for residents of the UK
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    Schedule transfers easily
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    Make use of hedging tools
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    Accepts customers from most countries
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    Cannot sign up from all states in the U.S.

XE Money Transfer Logo
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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service
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low

Fees
71
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medium

2-3 days

Less Information
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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • BPAY (Australia)

Features

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    Fee-free transfers
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    Competitive exchanges rates
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    Limit orders
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    Multilingual website and customer service

Support

  • Phone
Support
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Phone
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$
$

low

Fees
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medium

2-3 days

Best For

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    No fees for personal transfers
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    Accepts payments in several currencies
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    Target specific rates using limit orders
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    No debit or credit card payments
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    No scheduled transfers

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website
$
$
$

medium

Fees
63
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fast

1-2 days

Less Information
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Promo Offer Available
Three free transfers for new customers! Check out the WorldRemit promo guide for more info.

Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Debit / Credit card
  • Google / Apply Pay
  • POLi (Australia)

Features

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    Bank account transfers and cash transfers
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    Mobile airtime and mobile wallets top up
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    Home delivery of transferred funds
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    Multicurrency WorldRemit Wallet
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    Multilingual website

Support

  • Phone
Support
Phone Icon
Phone
$
$
$

medium

Fees
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fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    Transfers to cash pickup locations
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    Transparent rates and fees
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    Low minimum transfer amount
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    No hedging tools
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    No scheduled transfers

Wise Logo
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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app
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low

Fees
75
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fast

1-2 days

Less Information
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Transfer Options

  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Country specific alternatives

Features

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    Transparent fee structure
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    Send money to email addresses
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    Multicurrency account with debit card
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    Multilingual website & app

Support

  • Phone
Support
Phone Icon
Phone
$
$
$

low

Fees
Speed Icon

fast

1-2 days

Best For

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    User friendly mobile app
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    Multi-currency account
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    Travel debit card
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    No scheduled transfers
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    No dedicated account manager

Payoneer Logo
    $
    $
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    high

    Fees
    71
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    medium

    2-3 days

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    Transfer Options

    • Bank transfer
    • Debit card
    • Credit card
    • Bank debit

    Features

      Support

      • Phone
      Support
      Phone Icon
      Phone
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      $
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      high

      Fees
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      medium

      2-3 days

      Best For


      How to send money to Turkey

      How To Step Icon
      Step 1
      Comparing and registering
      Comparing and registering
      Compare the best companies that send money to Turkey and make a selection.
      Sign up as an individual or business customer by entering the required information.
      In both cases, you will need to verify your identity by providing details from your driver's license or passport.
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      Step 2
      `Examining exchange rates, setting up the transfer
      `Examining exchange rates, setting up the transfer
      Looking at historical TRY exchange rates helps determine if sending money to Turkey is right for you at this time.
      When ready, let your service provider know how much money you plan to send and get a rate quote.
      If the exchange rate on offer is to your liking, lock it to set up your transfer.
      You will also need to provide the recipient's Turkish bank account details.
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      Step 3
      Making payment, waiting for recipient to receive money
      Making payment, waiting for recipient to receive money
      You need to pay for your transfer using any of the available methods.
      Only then will the company you select begin the process of transferring money to Turkey.
      The recipient should receive the money with a given turnaround time.
      To track your transfer, you may use your service provider's website. Several companies provide email and text notifications too.

      Currency Symbol and Swift Codes

      The Turkish lira (TRY) is the official currency of Turkey as well as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. One lira is divided into 100 kurus. The value of the lira deteriorated considerably from 2015 to 2018, dropping to 4.5 USD/TRY by May 2018.

      If you wish to transfer money to a Turkish bank account, you will need the bank’s SWIFT code. Here are SWIFT codes of some prominent banks in Turkey.

      BANKBRANCHSWIFT CODE
      Ziraat BankIstanbulTCZBTR2AIST
      Turkiye is BankasiIstanbulISBKTRISXXX
      Turkiye Garanti BankasiIstanbulTGASTRI1XXX
      AkbankIstanbulAKBKTRIS004

       

      Case Study

      Mustafa had moved from Turkey to Germany as a student. He found a suitable job after he completed his studies so he continued living in Germany. Once he started making enough money, he decided to start sending some to his parents, who still lived in Turkey. He turned to a popular German bank for the first few transfers, after which he compared it with a leading money transfer company. The corresponding table shows you what he found.

       BANKMONEY TRANSFER SERVICE
      Exchange rateEUR 1 = TRY 5.4482EUR 1 = TRY 5.6211
      Transfer feeEUR 20EUR 0
      Amount received for EUR 2,000TRY 10,787.44TRY 11,242.20
      Transfer time2 to 5 days1 to 3 days
      Transfer optionsBank accountBank account
      Difference of TRY 454.76

      Mustafa found good reason to switch from the bank to the money transfer company. In doing so, his parents ended up getting a little extra money each time, and it got to them sooner. Besides, the company also gave Mustafa the option of scheduling his transfers.

       

      Cash Pickup Locations in Turkey

      You may turn to popular overseas money transfer companies such as Western Union, MoneyGram, Ria, or WorldRemit if you want to send money to a cash pickup center in Turkey.

      WESTERN UNION IN TURKEY 
      Istanbul, Atilim Seyahat, Kemalpasa Mah 18 Sekbanlar Sok Sekban, Apt No 16 B, IstanbulHotel Bulvar Palas, Ataturk Bulvari No 36, Istanbul
      Ankara Cabak Finans, Drmehmet Ali Altin C Akdere M, AnkaraKunduz Iletisim Haci Bayram Mah Anafartalar Caddesi, No 3 64 Altindag, Ankara
      MONEYGRAM IN TURKEY 
      Istanbul Kuveyt Turk Bank - Kavacik, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Cad Otakci Citimazi No 1 Ak Is Merkezi, IstanbulKuveyt Turk Bank, Ankara Cd N 21 Efe Ismerk Sigli Kurtkoy, Istanbul
      Ankara Gonder-Al Guzey Iletisim Hamamonu Talatpasa Bulvari 134 B Altindag, Samanpazari, AnkaraMustafa Ismail Acar, Hanimeli Sok. 14/D, Korkutreis Mah, Ankara

       

      Safety Tips for Picking Up Cash in Turkey

      Petty crimes such as bag snatching and pickpocketing take place around major tourist destinations in Istanbul. When picking up a large amount of cash, consider taking someone you trust along. Try not to carry too much cash and do not show signs of affluence.

      Do not accept food or drinks from strangers and do not leave your drink unattended. Do not accept lifts from strangers and always use registered yellow taxis.

       

      What Information Do I Need to Transfer Money to Turkey?

      The information you need to carry out a money transfer to Turkey depends on the transfer method you select.

      • Bank account. To transfer money to a Turkish bank account, you will need the recipient’s name, an account number, an IBAN, the receiving bank’s name, and the receiving bank’s SWIFT code.
      • Cash pickup center. You will need the recipient’s complete name as well as the location of the cash pickup center from where the recipient plans to collect the money. The recipient may get the money by presenting a reference number and an acceptable form of photo ID.

       

      Regulations When Transferring Money To and From Turkey

      There is no limit to how much foreign currency you may bring into Turkey. However, any amount over €10,000 or TRY 25,000 being taken into or out of the country needs to be declared to the relevant authorities. Foreign investors may freely convert and repatriate profits generated in Turkish lira.

      According to a recent amendment made by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey to the Decree No. 32 on the Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency, individuals from Turkey cannot borrow in foreign currency, whether from foreign financial institutions or Turkish banks.

      Convert USD to TRY

      Check out the historical exchange rates for the last thirty days. Learn how much you can save by using a global money transfer company instead of the big banks.
      USD
      TRY
      Sending money online through specialist money transfer companies.

      Expect to receive between TL2684.77 and TL2701.04 when sending money from USD to TRY at today's exchange rate.

      Compare that to sending money overseas through retail banks. Expect to receive approximately TL2576.3, not including additional banking fees. That is an average saving of TL116.61.
      Currency exchange rate in the last 30 days

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