Is Google Pay adoption widespread in Turkey?

[anonymous-user]

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[Your Dad]

Half my spending last year in Dalyan was on card, and all contactless, so I'd expect you to be able to use phone payments (googlepay/applepay).

I assume you're not actually staying in Dalaman itself, depending on which town/village you are actually staying then cash may be the only option in smaller locations.

[Wills2]

I don't think Google or Apple pay are supported in Turkey.

[Rushjob]

First hit on Google says.......

Due to banking laws, commonly used international e-wallets like Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal are not available in Turkey. Instead, Turkish consumers use local alternatives like BKM Express, Paycell, and GPay. These are integrated with most major banks in Turkey and make online or in-store purchases simple.


So that'd be a no.....

[Every day a journey]

wyson said:

Thanks both. Looks like cash and wallet it is

and take Euros

[Your Dad]

Every day a journey said:

wyson said:

Thanks both. Looks like cash and wallet it is

and take Euros

It's Dalaman region so probably best using a card like Halifax Clarity or similar, that doesn't have fees, and Turkish Lira. In 20yrs of visiting that area of Turkey I've never seen a preference for Euros.

[John87]

Your Dad said:

It's Dalaman region so probably best using a card like Halifax Clarity or similar, that doesn't have fees, and Turkish Lira. In 20yrs of visiting that area of Turkey I've never seen a preference for Euros.

I agree, either a card without non sterling fees or cash works.

No point in changing to Euros as you just lose out on the exchange rate margin twice. Everywhere seems to accept all major currencies although Scottish notes are about as popular as they are in England