Middle East

Money, cards and tipping in Turkey

Capital: AnkaraTurkish, Kurdish, AzerbaijaniUpdated October 2026

TRYLira

Money in Turkey

Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, even small shops; keep lira for bazaars, dolmuş minibuses, tips and village restaurants. Prices change often with inflation. US$1 ≈ ₺49.13 (03 Oct 2026).

Key facts

Tipping: About 10% in sit-down restaurants if service isn't included; round up taxis; tip hammam attendants and hotel porters a little.
ATMs: Most bank ATMs charge foreign cards a fee shown on screen; compare banks and always decline the conversion offer.
Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay with foreign cards work on most contactless terminals; local wallets need Turkish bank accounts.
Price level: about 41% of US prices (World Bank PPP).

Cash or card, by place

Place	Cards	Notes
Istanbul	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Antalya	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Cappadocia	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in hotels and restaurants, but keep lira for small shops, dolmus and tips.
Bodrum	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Fethiye	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Alanya	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Izmir	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Kaş	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work in most restaurants and shops; keep lira for markets and dolmus.
Ölüdeniz	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Marmaris	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaars, dolmus minibuses, tips and village restaurants.
Pamukkale	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work at hotels and bigger restaurants; carry lira for dolmuş, small cafés and tips.
Ankara	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere. Keep small lira notes for dolmuş, tea gardens, markets and tips.
Kuşadası	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted widely in restaurants, shops and taxis in season; keep lira for dolmuş, bazaar stalls and tips.
Side	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in hotels, restaurants and shops; keep lira for dolmuş, markets and small cafés.
Çeşme	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in almost all restaurants, shops and beach clubs; carry some lira for dolmuş and market stalls.
Kemer	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, even small shops; keep lira for dolmuş, markets and tips.
Kalkan	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work in most restaurants and shops; keep lira for dolmuş, small bakeries and tips.
Dalyan	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in restaurants and larger shops; keep cash for boats, dolmuş, mud baths and small cafés.
Trabzon	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in most restaurants, shops and malls; carry lira for dolmuş, markets and small bakeries.
Bursa	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted almost everywhere; keep lira for bazaar stalls, tea gardens, dolmuş and tips.
Belek	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work in resorts and shops; keep lira for dolmuş and small cafés in Boğazkent.
Didim	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for dolmuş, markets and tips.
Selçuk	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; keep lira for dolmuş, bazaar stalls and village cafés.
Gaziantep	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless work in most shops and restaurants; keep lira for bazaars, small bakeries and minibuses.

Quick answers

Do you tip in Turkey?

About 10% in sit-down restaurants if service isn't included; round up taxis; tip hammam attendants and hotel porters a little.

Is Turkey cashless?

Cards almost everywhere. Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, even small shops; keep lira for bazaars, dolmuş minibuses, tips and village restaurants. Prices change often with inflation.

What currency does Turkey use?

The Lira (TRY). US$1 ≈ ₺49.13 (03 Oct 2026).

Sources

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