Card or cash in Türkiye?
Cards are accepted widely, while cash can still be useful at markets, smaller businesses and places where card payments are unavailable.
Currency converter for Turkish lira
Convert Turkish lira against euros, dollars, pounds and other currencies before and during your trip.
Currency converter
Enter an amount and choose currency. The result is indicative and may differ from bank rates and fees.
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Currency converter
Convert between Turkish lira and major currencies using the latest available rate.
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Historical rate (optional)
Choose a date to use that day’s exchange rate. Leave it empty to use the latest rate.
Empty date = latest rate.
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Note: Bank and card rates may differ and may include fees. This converter is for guidance only.
Quick conversion
Choose a common amount. The result uses the same dynamic currency source as the main converter.
What you find on this page
- Currency and Turkish lira
- Compare prices, card payments and cash withdrawals
- Practical explanation and travel context
Best for
- When comparing prices and paying by card
- For travellers planning faster and safer
- To avoid checking several pages
Good to know
- The rate is indicative and may differ from banks and card providers
- Use the page as practical guidance
- Check official sources for important decisions
Pay in TRY or your home currency
If a terminal offers both Turkish lira and your home currency, compare the rate and costs. Paying in your home currency may use dynamic currency conversion (DCC).
ATMs and cash withdrawals
The ATM, your bank or card issuer may add charges. Check the amount, currency and displayed fees before confirming.
Exchanging money
Compare the quoted exchange rate and any fees before exchanging. The calculator rate is indicative and does not guarantee a cash exchange rate.
TRY, TL and ₺
TRY is the international currency code for the Turkish lira. TL is a common local abbreviation and ₺ is the currency symbol.
Historical exchange rates
See how the Turkish lira has moved against other currencies over time.
View historical ratesCommon questions
How often is the rate updated?
The converter uses the latest available rate from the active currency-data source.
Does my bank use the same rate?
Not necessarily. Banks, card issuers and payment providers may use their own rates and fees.
What do TRY and TL mean?
TRY is the ISO code for the Turkish lira. TL is a local abbreviation and ₺ is the symbol.
Is the result binding?
No. The result is indicative and the actual payment rate is determined by the relevant payment or exchange provider.