Banking & money in Turkey: real experience from chats
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Turkey has no import limits for cash currency. For export, amounts exceeding 10,000 EUR equivalent require declaration. If transiting through Turkey to Russia with over 10,000 EUR, declare it upon entry to Turkey to facilitate departure.
Turkish Airlines website payment issues for Russian users can be resolved by using cards issued by major state-owned banks (Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank). If online payment fails, the alternative is to visit an official Turkish Airlines ticket office in person to complete the transaction.
Refunds for Turkish Airlines tickets, even those labeled as 'fully refundable', often incur significant commission fees. Users report that refunds can sometimes be issued to a 'Turkish Wallet' instead of the original payment method, which may yield a higher recovered amount. Segments are sometimes valued disproportionately (e.g., 80% for the first leg, 20% for the return), which drastically reduces refund amounts.
For Turkish Airlines flights, check-in can be completed online or at the airport. Payment for tickets can typically be made via credit/debit card or bank transfer. For specific payment methods accepted or any potential restrictions, it is best to consult the airline's official website or customer service.
If a flight (e.g., Pegasus, Moscow-Antalya-Bremen) is canceled due to external events like a NATO summit in Turkey, passengers should contact the booking agency (e.g., City Travel) or the airline directly. Airlines typically offer refunds for canceled flights. This is a common procedure for unforeseen operational disruptions.
When paying for services like bus tickets in Turkey, both Euros and Turkish Lira are often accepted. Some services may also accept US Dollars. It's always a good idea to have some local currency (Lira) on hand for smaller purchases or if card payments are not possible.