Whether you’re supporting family, helping friends, or sending money to yourself while abroad, finding a convenient and reliable way to transfer money from Sweden to Turkey matters.
With the Western Union app, you can send money directly to bank accounts, credit cards, or for cash pickup in Turkey. Millions of customers worldwide use Western Union for international money transfers, giving senders multiple ways to move money globally.
In this article you will learn:
- How to send money from Sweden to Turkey Step-by-Step
- How to send Turkish Lira (TRY), Euro (EUR) or US-Dollar (USD)
- How to find a Western Union location in Turkey
- How to set up an exchange rate alert for Turkish Lira (TRY)
Send Money to Turkey – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Download and Open the Western Union App
The first step is to download the Western Union app from the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, log in to your account or create a new one. New customers will need to complete identity verification, so it’s a good idea to have identification and proof of address available.
Step 2: Select Turkey as Your Destination
After opening the app, tap ‘Send money’ and choose Turkey as the receiving country. Enter the amount you want to send.
Step 3: Choose How Your Recipient Gets the Money
Western Union offers several payout options for transfers to Turkey:
Bank Account
Transfers to Bank accounts are paid out in Turkish Lira (TRY). Bank transfers may arrive in real-time but can take up to business day*.
Cash payout
For Cash payout you may choose the payout currency from Turkish Lira (TRY), Euro (EUR) and US-Dollars (USD). Cash payout may arrive within minutes*.
Step 4: Select Your Payment Method
Available payment methods in Sweden include:
• Credit & debit cards
• Trustly – Instant Bank Transfer
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay
• Cash Pay-in
Step 5: Review Your Transfer Details
Before confirming, review the amount you want to send, fees, delivery speed and amount the recipient will get.
Step 6: Add or Select Your Recipient
Enter your recipient’s information or select an existing recipient from your saved contacts. The app stores recipient details for future transfers.
Step 7: Pay and Confirm
Complete your payment details and confirm the transaction. You will receive a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) that can be used to track your transfer.
Finding a Western Union Location in Turkey
To find a Western Union Location in Turkey you can use the Location Finder within the Western Union app. Just allow the app to access your location or type in the name of the place where you or your recipient wants to pick up cash and the app will show you the nearest Western Union locations.
Western Union has over 6,000 locations in Turkey. The Western Union cash payout network includes well-known partners such as PTT, Akbank, Garanti BBVA, QNB, İş Bankası, Yapı Kredi, Ziraat Bankası, and others.
Set Up an Exchange Rate Alert
In the Western Union App you can set up an alert that notifies you when a specified exchange rate of Swedish Krona (SEK) to Turkish Lira (TRY) is reached, helping you sending money at your preferred rate.
To set up, go to ‘Manage alerts’, click on ‘Set up alert’ and enter your desired rate and save the alert. Whenever this rate is reached the app will automatically notify you.
Why should you send money to Turkey with Western Union?
- Competitive Krona-to-Lira exchange rates
- Flexible payment and payout options
- Bank account transfers
- Cash pickup services
- Transfer tracking with MTCN
- Exchange rate alerts
- Fast delivery options
Get Started Today
Ready to send money from Sweden to Turkey?
Download the Western Union app and start your transfer in just a few steps. Whether you’re sending money to family, friends, or yourself, Western Union offers convenient ways to send funds across borders.
* Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.
