Cash usage
Turkish lira cash remains useful for local markets, transport and smaller businesses.
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Turkey Currency Guide
Learn how the Turkish lira is used in Turkey, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Turkish Lira in Turkey
CurrencyTurkish Lira
ISO codeTRY
Central bankCentral Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Currency profileView TRY factsMonetary framework
Turkey uses the Turkish lira as its official currency.
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TRY0.020737 USD1 TRY = 0.02073742 USD
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Currency facts
TRY at a glance
CurrencyTurkish Lira
ISO codeTRY
Symbol₺
Minor unitKurus
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of the Republic of Türkiye
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Turkey
Official use
Turkey uses the Turkish lira as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards are common in Turkish cities and tourism areas, while lira cash is useful for markets, transport and smaller businesses.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Payment cards are common in cities and established tourism areas, while acceptance varies by merchant.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless card and mobile-wallet availability depends on the participating bank, network and terminal.
ATM availability
ATMs dispense Turkish lira; a foreign card's network, withdrawal limits and charges depend on the operator and issuer.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Compare the final lira amount offered by banks, cards, ATMs and authorized exchange offices, including every disclosed fee.
Cash declaration
The Ministry of Trade publishes passenger and customs requirements; travellers carrying currency should check the current official rules before crossing the border.
Popular currency pairs
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Regional and monetary links
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
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FAQ
Turkey currency questions
Which currency is used in Turkey?
Turkey uses the Turkish lira as its official currency.
Does Turkey have multiple official currencies?
Turkey has one official currency: the Turkish lira (TRY).
How can I compare the Turkish lira?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Turkey's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
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