Linking Europe and Asia, Turkey offers a truly unique atmosphere and some of the most beautiful historic sites in the world. You can’t put a price on a good time, but for any costs that do occur, make sure you have your Globe Cash Passport on you.
One-way ticket on the Ankara metro
1.75 TRY 
Entrance to the Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul
30 TRY
Taxi from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Istanbul city centre
40 TRY
Trip along the Dalyan River and Turtle Beach
69 TRY
Scuba diving in Bodrum
114 TRY
Turkey’s official currency is the lira, which has existed in various forms since the mid-1800s. The ‘new’ lira was introduced in 2005 (although it has not been called ‘new’ since 2009) and the current series includes banknotes to the value of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 lira. Each lira is made up of 100 kurus.
Because of changes in distribution of the lira, we offer another option for anyone travelling to Turkey: the Globe Cash Passport. This is a card onto which you load your money in GBP before leaving. The money is then converted into the local currency of the country you visit. This card is usable anywhere that accepts MasterCard, making it a great and flexible cash alternative.
Free next-day home delivery on orders over 500 GBP
Another great option for spending in Turkish lira is our Travelex Money Card.
Getting the best rates for Turkish lira can be tricky. The Lira's value can change rapidly, impacted by political climates and economic events. Keep an eye on our rate tracker to maximise your buying power in Turkey's bustling bazaars and historic sites.
Turkish lira is the currency of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
You can purchase your Turkish lira from us via credit or debit card. Buying Turkish lira from us, whether online or in person, incurs no credit card handling fees. Be sure to inquire with your card provider about any other charges.
Yes you can! We can buy back your unused Turkish lira notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for just a fee of £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.
In Turkey, while cards are widely accepted, your bank may charge fees for transactions in TRY. See how the Travelex Money Card can help you spend abroad.
Cash is still frequently used in Turkey. In Turkey, using Turkish lira as cash for smaller daily transactions and the Travelex Money Card for bigger purchases is a good payment mix.
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