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Re: How not to get killed / robbed in Istanbul ?
by
Croin
on 01/11/2024, 23:30:23 UTC
Simple advice: Create a Redotpay.com account and transfer your crypto to the Redotpay account. Spend like you are using any debit/credit card in Turkey. If you need cash, withdraw from any ATM that have USD cash-out option. You can exchange USD with enough Turkish Lira any time through an exchange office. This is the best possible way for a foreigner / tourist.

On the other hand, if you have a residency or work permit you can open a bank (or PAPARA; a payment provider) account and spend your Turkish Lira income with the debit card.

As a reminder, no one carries cash in these days because of the high inflation. If you want to eat out, it costs 500-600 TL which is at least 3 bills/banknotes. It's not a good idea to carry lots of paper in your wallet unless you do some illegal stuff.

Thank you! But it's for real estate so it has to be that way (cash) unfortunately.