Transfer money to Turkey

With Western Union, you can transfer money to Turkey easily and without worry. Arrange a reliable bank transfer and surprise your loved ones in Turkey with money as a gift or to support friends and family.

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    More flexibility when you send money to Turkey

    Sending money for cash pickup? Your receiver can choose how to collect it – at an agent location or straight into their digital bank account.

    Send money to Turkey and select ‘Cash Payout’.

    Your receiver can pick up the money in one of our Western Union agent locations in Turkey or redirect the money into their mobile/internet banking account at selected banks.

    If they have a digital bank account with Akbank, Al Baraka, Garanti BBVA, Isbank, QNB Finansbank, YapiKredi or ZiraatBank, they can log into their account 24/7, go to the money transfer menu, and select Western Union money transfer straight into their account by entering the MTCN.

    Register to send money to Turkey today

    Reliable registration

    Create a free account and benefit from fast and reliable money transfers to Turkey.

    Preferred payment method

    Benefit from Sofort bank transfers or pay by credit1 or debit card and send money to your loved ones in Turkey — reliably and without worry.

    Money transfers at a glance

    When you send money to Turkey, you will always receive a transaction number (MTCN). You can find a detailed overview of every transfer on our website or via our app.

    Always an agent nearby

    When you send money to Turkey, your loved ones benefit from having Western Union branches nearby — reliable and convenient for the recipient.

    Reasons to choose Western Union®

    Security first

    Our encryption and fraud prevention efforts help protect your Western Union money transfers.

    Global money transfers

    With Western Union, you can send money to Turkey and more than 200 other regions of the world — reliably and without worry.

    Set up standing orders

    Create standing orders to automatically send money to your loved ones in Turkey — reliable transfers with maximum transparency.

    Send money to Turkey without worry using our app

    Send money to Turkey online, reliably, and from anywhere with our user-friendly app.

    Save recipient data so that money can be transferred to Turkey easily and reliably in the future.

    Worries are a thing of the past — track your money on its way to Turkey in real time.

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    Choose how to transfer money to Turkey

    Bank transfer
    Transfer with SOFORT
    Credit1 or debit card
    Apple Pay® in our app
    Pay in cash

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    If you have any outstanding questions or concerns, please take a look at the FAQs below. Is everything clear? Then you can transfer money to Turkey now.

    More facts and figures on money transfers to Turkey

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    Make your loved ones smile

    It should be quick and easy — transfer money to your loved ones in Turkey. Whether for Eid or a birthday, you can transfer money safely with us. You also benefit from full fee transparency. Check the charges here before making the transfer.

    Frequently asked questions

    From when does the reporting obligation apply to foreign transfers to Türkiye?

    If you want to transfer money to Türkiye, pay attention to the reporting obligation. As with all international transfers, it applies to amounts from EUR 12,500 or the equivalent in a foreign currency. You must report these payments to Deutsche Bundesbank in accordance with Section 67 of the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance.

    How much does a transfer to Türkiye cost?

    The first online transfer to a bank account or debit card1 is free of transfer fees. In addition, there are no hidden costs with us. If you want to transfer money to Türkiye with Western Union, you can easily find all the fees in our transfer summary. Simply enter the amount required for the transfer as well as the respective payment and receipt method.

    What are the best ways to send money to Türkiye?

    With Western Union there are various options for transferring money to Türkiye. Either you pay locally at a Western Union location or you use one of the following payment methods online:

    • Credit1 or debit card
    • SOFORT-Überweisung (instant transfer)
    • Google Pay
    • Bank transfer

    Western Union also offers various options for receiving money: from cash collection to transfer to a bank account or to a debit card.

    What is the maximum amount of money you can transfer to Türkiye?

    With Western Union you can transfer a maximum of EUR 50,000 to Türkiye from Germany. This limit applies to bank transfers. In principle, the following applies: If you want to send more than EUR 1,000, we must first verify your identity.

    If you want to transfer money to Türkiye, the following maximum amounts apply to selected payment and receipt methods at Western Union:

    • Bank transfer to a bank account – EUR 50,000
    • Collection in cash – EUR 5,000
    • Transfer on a card – EUR 2,200

    Still have questions?

    Visit our FAQs or simply get in touch. Our customer care team is on hand to help.

    Send money internationally

    Send money to Turkey and beyond, here are some of the countries you can transfer to in the Western Union® network:

    1 If you use your credit card, card issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply; use a debit card to avoid these fees and charges. Subject to location facilities.

    2 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    3 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to receiver’s Mobile Wallet account provider for credit to account tied to receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.