Turkey - Visa Debit card

sdl811

Hi, my wife if going to turkey in two weeks for a girly holiday.

Can anyone advise if you can use a normal visa debit bank card over there in the ATM's?

Also is it £10 to pay for the visa on entering passport control?

And lastly I have booked the Myra hotel, anyone know of it and is it in a good spot for marmaris?

ThreeNineThreeFive

Normal cards work over there. When I went it was a ten quid note for the visa. Had to be a ten quid note, not anything else, but that was 2 years ago nearly. Dont know about the hotel...

korky69

not true, ive paid with a £20 note for 2 people twice,
but as back up i did have 2 £10's and before i handed it over i made it clear it was for 2,
the folk in passport control in turkey are to put it mildly, miserable gits!!
unlike the folk once you get outside i may add!

Joyful

I'm just back from Turkey. You need to give an English £10 note for the visa. You can use your normal visa at the ATM's.

sdl811

I presume a scittish note is ok

perrydog

I believe that you must use an English £10 dont think that Scottish ones can be used, sorry.

Joyful

Do not take any Scottish notes as they will not be accepted.

jenando999

Strictly speaking, Scottish bank notes aren't even legal tender in Scotland :eek: so they will not be accepted in other countries.

I am heading to Marmaris next Thursday and will be taking a small amount in Turkish Lira and the rest in English Pounds. You may have to ask your bank in advance to have some English notes in stock for your withdrawal.

SandC

Visa debit accepted widely. Let your bank know you will be in Turkey so they don't flag it up as dodgy use when you use your card.

tinker15

Try & get a Nationwide debit card as the rates are competitive & they do not charge a handling fee for Turkey.
Have a look at trip advisor for the hotel & also google forums for that area.