Lira from the Banks

[ukrichlondon]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick question, albeit a rather stupid one!!!

If I take GBP cash out with me on my holiday will I be able to just walk off the street and change it up at the banks for Lira,

I have read a few posts on hear that have suggested Denizbank is a good bank for exchange rates - does anybody know what its opening times?

Cheers guys!!!

Linkback: https://www.enjoykalkan.com/forum/index.php?topic=11627.0

[MartynE]

Quick answer is yes! You may need a passport though if you haven't got an account with the bank.
Opening hours are 9-5 at most of the banks but they may shut for lunch...don't know Denizbank specifically as don't use them, but those are the times for IsBank.

[Charlie]

There is an exchange machine just outside Is bank. Gives excellent rates..  last night I got just over 3.18 Tl to the pound.  There was a small charge of 1.50 lira for changing £300,  great no queuing up in the bank and you can use it anytime of the day or night.

[onelove]

You will def need your passport.

[Cuddles]

You will def need your passport.

Not if you change your sterling to Lira at the Isbank. You will need a mobile telephone number though, not sure why? I use my Turkish mobile number and have not, to date, received any spam from them and I have been changing money there for over a year now.

[turkeyfan]

You can use a UK mobile number too.