Money Matters

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Turkish Currency

The Yeni Turkish Lira (new Turkish Lira) was launched on the 1st of January 2005 and is now the legal tender. The equivalent of your pence is “kurus”
            The exchange rate fluctuates almost daily. It is the best to change small amounts regularly.
            It is actually illegal destroy, write on, crumple, tear or burn banknotes.

Changing Cash

            Sterling is widely accepted ( Scottish notes are not widely accepted) and can often be changed in shops, bars & restaurants. However , banks offer the official exchange rate but usually change small commission rate whereas Exchange Offices tend to offer a slightly lower rate and don’t always advertise that they charge commission! Always ask for the rate and receipt. Carefully check that the correct rate has been used and that you have the right amount money in your hand before walking away.

            You can change money at your accommodation reception but  its charging high commission. In Sarigerme village the best places are PTT (Post Office) and Basket Tours office. Because PTT Office is charging maximum 5% commission and Basket Tours doesn’t charge any commission. They are using Turkish central bank exchange rates.

Traveller’s Cheques

These are exchanged in the same way and in any bank of  Turkey. The nearest exchange place is Ortaca Town. You will need to show your passport , as well as date & countersign the cheques in the presence of the cashier.  

Credit Cards

            Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in shops and restaurant but it’s best to check before purchasing. You might pay slightly more when using a credit card in a shop as the banks charge commission for this service. If your card chipped, you will be required to enter the pin number in the same way as in UK.

Cash Machines

There are two Cash Points in Sarigerme village. When you enter to village, you gonna realize them.

The one beside our office ( the green one ) gives you Turkish Lira, Euro, and Dollar.

But, you can get Pound Sterling, Dollar, and Euro, from the one (the blue one ), opposite BASKET TRAVEL AGENCY.

Please be aware that;
your bank may charge you for each transaction %2,75.

Nationwide must be the only Bank, Who does not charge for cash transaction in abroad.

If you do need cash to be send from abroad to you, consider WESTERN UNION. Because, the Post Office inSarigerme supplies you this service.

Banks

            Banks in Turkey general opening hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 – 12 .00 and 13:30 – 17:00 . Some banks open from 09.00 – 12.00 on a Saturday as well. (There isn’t any bank in Sarigerme , nearest bank in Ortaca town.)

Lost or stolen Cards

Contact the UK immediately to report any lost or stolen cards. If you are not in possession of the correct number please contact your hotel Rep or with us.