Currency exchange in Turkey

Visa and Mastercard cards from Russian banks are blocked in Turkey, and Mir card is not a reliable fallback - withdrawing lira from an ATM with a Russian card will most likely fail. A newly arrived traveler ends up without local cash for a taxi, food, or accommodation. Exchanging rubles for lira through ATM24 solves this without hunting for a random exchange office: submit a request in the calculator, specify the amount in lira and the bank you'll transfer from, the manager confirms the rate - and only then you pay. You see the lira amount upfront.

Why you should compare the payout amount, not the posted rate

Exchange rates in tourist areas and airports vary from one booth to the next, so compare the actual lira amount you'll receive, not the number on the sign. With ATM24, rate and payout are confirmed before payment, so you can compare the final sum in advance.

Where and how to collect money in Turkish cities

Payout is available in Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, Alanya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Izmir, and Bursa. Two options: cash at an agreed payout point or a bank transfer to a local account - the second is more convenient for larger amounts. Since withdrawing lira from an ATM with a Russian card won't work, exchanging through the service is a practical way to get local cash; a modest reserve for the first days after the airport is enough to start.