Send money to Turkey

You can send up to $50,000 to a bank account in Turkey online when you pay via bank transfer. The amount will be received in Turkish lira.

You can send up to $5,000 to Turkey for cash pickup at an agent location. This limit applies whether you pay via bank transfer, online or in person with a credit2 or debit card or cash.

You can send money online to Turkey direct to a bank account in a few easy steps:

1. Register for a free Western Union profile and then log in once verified. Start your online transfer to Turkey by clicking ‘Send now’.
2. Enter ‘Turkey’ as the destination and the amount you want to send in US dollars. You can then see how much your receiver will get in Turkish lira, alongside estimated transfer fees⁴ and delivery times.
3. Select ‘Bank account’ and either choose a previous receiver or enter a new receiver’s details (including their name, address and IBAN code).
4. Make sure you’re happy with the amount, transfer fees4 and times. Then pay for the transfer with your bank account, credit² or debit card.
5. Check your emails for a receipt containing your unique tracking number (MTCN). Share with your receiver in Turkey so you can both follow the money.

First, you’ll need to register online with your US driver’s license, passport or government-issued ID. Then when you start an online transfer to Turkey, you’ll need your receiver’s:

• First and last name
• Address
• Email address
• International Bank Account Number (IBAN) – which is 26 characters long, starting with ‘TR’.

To send money in person to Turkey:

1. Find an agent location that’s convenient for you.
2. Bring your valid government-issued ID, My WU^SM number or phone number along. Head to the counter and present your receiver’s bank and account information.
3. Confirm how much you want to send in US dollars. Then pay with cash or a US bank-issued debit card to transfer the funds.
4. Keep your receipt and use the tracking number (MTCN) to follow your money on its way to Turkey. Share with your receiver so they know when to pick up their cash.

Use our price estimator to see how much your money transfer to Turkey could cost. Enter the amount you want to send in US dollars and choose the receiving currency – either USD or TRY, depending on your payment and receiving method. Then view the estimated transfer amount and transfer fee⁴.