Can anyone give me an idea of the best means of taking holiday money with me to Turkey this year. I'm not sure whether it would be best to take mainly Sterling Travellers Cheques with some currency, or NTL Travellers Cheques with some currency. I am reluctant to take hard cash with me for obvious reasons, and would like some help here as to the best options and why.
I realise that there may be differing opinions replied to about this, but that will at least give me a better idea as to what option I should choose and why
Thx
RJ
Don't take travellers cheques, the commission can be very high on these. I always take sterling cash and change it there and also use ATM's which are widely available.
we took stirling and our nationwide flexi card, well worth taking this card
depends also where you change your travellers cheques, we have been going to turkey since 1996 and never once been charged commision
We always taka a little lira for the first day plus some in Sterling and get the rest fro the ATMs. We have a Nationwide account so we don't get charged for withdrawing money.
I take £50 in Lira to get me going over there and the rest in English money, split the English money into the amount of days I am there as well.
I always take as many £10 notes as I can as there handy for the market and the rest in £20 notes.
I always take as many £10 notes as I can as there handy for the market and the rest in £20 notes.
I have taken a small amount in Lira but the rest in sterling cash. Also, be aware that nationwide are starting to charge for the use of their card abroad, so all of us who have an account for using abroad will be finding that they will be charging. . . it was announced a couple of weeks ago.
you will find that Turkey is not one of them they are charging 
correct - nationwide card can still be used free in the euro zone INC turkey
We are currently fındıng that we are gettıng a good deal payıng ın Lıra
But I wıll say that we got 2.35 at thomas cook ın the UK and we are beıng offered 2.46 ın the supermarkets here. I haven't looked at the bank exchange rate
Dave
But I wıll say that we got 2.35 at thomas cook ın the UK and we are beıng offered 2.46 ın the supermarkets here. I haven't looked at the bank exchange rate
Dave
Hi
I've not been to Turkey before but i'm going in September, i'm a little confused about the money, can i use stirling over there or do i just take it and exchange it over there? thanks
I've not been to Turkey before but i'm going in September, i'm a little confused about the money, can i use stirling over there or do i just take it and exchange it over there? thanks
Hi Alexfan. Lots of places take sterling for stuff - even restaurants. Depending on where you are going what i tend to do is change my sterling to lira while I am there but pay for trips and hotel bar bills etc. with sterling. Larger resorts often have menu prices in euros as well just to confuse!
Will i get get a better rate or "more for my money" if i pay with sterling? thanks
You'll find many will accept your sterling. In the markets you'll find offers like 3 for a tenner etc. Many shops will also accept sterling. However you must check the rate they are using, there are many honest ones who will check the rate on the internet before you pay but of course there are others who will take advantage of your situation. I always ask the price in lira and then decide which I will pay with. So take care.
someone toldme take lots of £5 notes - why is that?
We took a small amount of lira and the rest in sterling plus we had our cards (never used ) best rate we got was 249 over there lowest was 240 , we used Lira all the time , last yr the Turks were asking for the Euro they never mentioned it this yr .
WE have just returned from olu deniz . We took a small amount in Lira and the rest in sterling we changed our money in rate was around 2.47 tl to the pound we noticed it did fluctuate and Wensday and Thursday seemed to have the best price for changing....
as you have just returned can you comment on prices for meals etc please? many thanks
I'm still in the med!!
English breakfast (if that is your fancy) - 5YTL (2 quid!!)
typical meal - 15 to 25 YTL
Drinks - Efes 4YTL
Diet coke - 5YTL
You can spend a lot more - but equally you can spend a lot less - depends what you want! And as has been said, virtually all venues will accept Euro, Lira or GBP and they calculate exchange at quite a good rate.
Dave
OH BTW
Currently
we got 2.35 at Thomas Cook before we left
local bureau and supermarkets are offering between 2.4 and 2.46
banks - by taking money out of ATM and then my OH checked her account online - 2.50
The only problem we have encountered is that some turkish bank machines don't recognise her card but there are loads of HSBC machines which don't have any problems.
English breakfast (if that is your fancy) - 5YTL (2 quid!!)
typical meal - 15 to 25 YTL
Drinks - Efes 4YTL
Diet coke - 5YTL
You can spend a lot more - but equally you can spend a lot less - depends what you want! And as has been said, virtually all venues will accept Euro, Lira or GBP and they calculate exchange at quite a good rate.
Dave
OH BTW
Currently
we got 2.35 at Thomas Cook before we left
local bureau and supermarkets are offering between 2.4 and 2.46
banks - by taking money out of ATM and then my OH checked her account online - 2.50
The only problem we have encountered is that some turkish bank machines don't recognise her card but there are loads of HSBC machines which don't have any problems.
Your best to take a small amount of lira to get you through the first couple of days ,then change sterling into lira over there .You will get a better rate of exchange then .Dont have euros ,sterling ,lira ,as you will lose out everytime . Not to sure about fivers ,i have always found they look at you kind of funny when you use them and make sure all your notes are in good condition with no tears or writng on them ,the just wont except them.
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