changing turkey money here????

[desmondband]

Hi!

Will be going to turkey during Mid-May...and would like to ask if anybody knows is it good to change turkey money here in Singapore or change USD here in Singapore then go turkey and change to their currency?? becoz i came across some money changer here have turkey money.

Thanks!

 

[IceCreamman]

You can change small amount of lira at Singapore and bring along euro / USD there. Upon reaching Istanbul / Ankara / Izmir, there are lots of license money changer. If you are taking the tram at Istanbul, you should see some money changer along the way.

Places like Cappadocia, Ephesus, Gapilipoli, Pamukkale might not have that much of money changer and rates might not be that good should you find one. If really shortage of money, ask for direction to the nearest Post office.(Take note: very slow services but rates are okay or even better)

Lastly, enjoy your trip and be safe!
(I love this country, damn beautiful)

 

[desmondband]

thanks alot! i am going with tour group..
so you used to change USD in turkey?
how's the security there? is there pickpockets?

and how abt the rest of the money when coming back singapore?
if i have extra lira, what shl i do? change to USD in turkey? or bring back singapore then change to USD?

 

[IceCreamman]

thanks alot! i am going with tour group..
so you used to change USD in turkey?
how's the security there? is there pickpockets?

and how abt the rest of the money when coming back singapore?
if i have extra lira, what shl i do? change to USD in turkey? or bring back singapore then change to USD?

Yes there are more pickpocket in istanbul, just be careful and stick to your group. Security is okay, but turkey is a big country, police might not be everywhere like singapore. If you take the train, often, you will see police man inside. As for the extra lira, you can change it at the istanbul airport.

 

[numix]

Hi!

Will be going to turkey during Mid-May...and would like to ask if anybody knows is it good to change turkey money here in Singapore or change USD here in Singapore then go turkey and change to their currency?? becoz i came across some money changer here have turkey money.

Thanks!

Change USD in SIN and change lira in TURKEY, don't have to change all to lira.

 

[jsjj88]

yea, and they do accept Euros over there too

 

[dleodleo]

Hi,

I have changed Turkish currency at 1.351? Is it very low?

SGD259 - 350 turkish lira.

 

[Darwinson]

i prefer to change money in sg before going to turkey.but is it really better value to change money istanbul itself?

if so where to change in istanbul?(i bringing euro,not usd)
how much(small money) shall i change in singapore before changing the bigger amount in istanbul?where to change in singapore?

thanks for your input guys

i m not following tour so if have any hostel recommendation do add in

 

[klavier]

i prefer to change money in sg before going to turkey.but is it really better value to change money istanbul itself?

if so where to change in istanbul?(i bringing euro,not usd)
how much(small money) shall i change in singapore before changing the bigger amount in istanbul?where to change in singapore?

thanks for your input guys

i m not following tour so if have any hostel recommendation do add in

favourable rates are given for Euros in Turkey.. but not sgd..
hard to say how much u need to change in Singapore first as it depends on your own budget.. but around 300 sgd would be plenty to bring u to town (not taxi) and settle your meals + stay for a night while you find your way around.
plenty of money changers around Sultanahmet area...

 

[Darwinson]

favourable rates are given for Euros in Turkey.. but not sgd..
hard to say how much u need to change in Singapore first as it depends on your own budget.. but around 300 sgd would be plenty to bring u to town (not taxi) and settle your meals + stay for a night while you find your way around.
plenty of money changers around Sultanahmet area...

I am looking at a hostel at beygolu area and i will be taking public transport only.Maybe i will find the money changers there or i'll go to sultanahmet area.

where can i change turkish lira in singapore (maybe for about $200 sgd).Mustafa?chinatown?

thanks for info klavier

 

[klavier]

I am looking at a hostel at beygolu area and i will be taking public transport only.Maybe i will find the money changers there or i'll go to sultanahmet area.

where can i change turkish lira in singapore (maybe for about $200 sgd).Mustafa?chinatown?

thanks for info klavier

U will definitely be going to Sultanahmet sooner or later since the major attractions are there.

I changed my lira at Mustafa as I am on NE line. For small amounts not worth to head to town (think change alley should have best rates) unless you work nearby.

 

[Darwinson]

U will definitely be going to Sultanahmet sooner or later since the major attractions are there.

I changed my lira at Mustafa as I am on NE line. For small amounts not worth to head to town (think change alley should have best rates) unless you work nearby.

Staying at sultanahmet bahaus hostel.

Now changing money at Mustafa. Thanks

 

[thesginvestor]

Staying at sultanahmet bahaus hostel.

Now changing money at Mustafa. Thanks

Hii Darwinson,

Mind sharing what is the rate at Mustafa? I am looking to change too.

Thanks!

 

[aearthr]

Hope to revive this thread! Any up-to-date advice on exchanging turkey money? Currently it is quite good to exchange to usd. So good to exchange to usd in sg then change to turkey money at Turkey?