Do they accept credit cards in Turkey?
All major credit cards are accepted in most tourist area hotels, restaurants and major stores. They are not widely accepted in rural areas of Turkey. Some establishments accept one card, some others. Tourist shops accept most of them. There may be a service charge between 3 to 7 % or up to 10 US$ for extra costs of accepting credit cards. You can get cash with your credit or cash card by using cash machines on the streets (called ATM). These machines will give you banknotes if you insert your credit card and type in your password. Most of them have foreign language instructions or at least graphic explanations. If you need help, ask a bank officer for help. Be careful, do not expose your password, and do not forget to take out your card. Travelers check can be cashed at major banks. However, cash transactions are often given a better exchange rate. Should I use my debit cared or credit card? If you need cash while you’re traveling, use your debit card. While some banks may charge an AT
