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Buy Turkish lira

Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Turkish lira when you order your currency online.

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Turkish lira options

Get Turkish lira however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.

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Travel Money Card

The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.

  • Lock in your rates1
  • 22 currencies available
  • Easy budget management
  • Accepted at millions of locations
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Cash

Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.

  • Be ready to tip when expected
  • Shop local markets
  • Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals

How to get your Turkish lira

Order Turkish lira online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash
  • Free delivery for Travelex Money Card

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose from Travelex Money Card or cash.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about Turkish lira

The Turkish lira is denoted by its currency code (TRY) and symbol (₺). The current lira has been in use since 2005.

Carrying a mix of Turkish lira on a Travel Money Card and cash offers the most flexibility when visiting Turkey.

Turkish lira notes

5 ₺
10 ₺
20 ₺
50 ₺
100 ₺
200 ₺

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Turkish lira coins

1 kr
5 kr
10 kr
25 kr
50 kr
1 ₺

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Destinations that accept Turkish lira

Northern Cyprus
Turkey
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Common questions about Turkish lira

Getting the best rates when buying 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 Türkiye's bustling bazaars and historic sites.

The Turkish lira is the currency of Türkiye 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 a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.

In Türkiye, 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.

Yes, cash is still frequently used in Türkiye. In Türkiye, using Turkish lira as cash for smaller daily transactions and the Travelex Money Card for bigger purchases is a good way to split your spending up.

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  • 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
  • Travelex Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
  • PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.