What Currency Does Turkey Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD โ 46.98 TRY
1 GBP โ 62.99 TRY
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
TRY converter
100 TRY โ 2.1284 USD
Turkish lira conversion table
| Amount | USD โ TRY | GBP โ TRY | EUR โ TRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.98 | 62.99 | 53.66 |
| 5 | 234.92 | 314.93 | 268.32 |
| 10 | 469.83 | 629.86 | 536.65 |
| 20 | 939.67 | 1,260 | 1,073 |
| 50 | 2,349 | 3,149 | 2,683 |
| 100 | 4,698 | 6,299 | 5,366 |
| 500 | 23,492 | 31,493 | 26,832 |
| 1,000 | 46,983 | 62,986 | 53,665 |
| TRY | โ USD | โ GBP | โ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0213 | 0.0159 | 0.0186 |
| 5 | 0.1064 | 0.0794 | 0.0932 |
| 10 | 0.2128 | 0.1588 | 0.1863 |
| 20 | 0.4257 | 0.3175 | 0.3727 |
| 50 | 1.0642 | 0.7938 | 0.9317 |
| 100 | 2.1284 | 1.5877 | 1.8634 |
| 500 | 10.64 | 7.9383 | 9.3171 |
| 1,000 | 21.28 | 15.88 | 18.63 |
Indicative rates (July 2026). Banks and card providers add their own margin and fees, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.
Against the US dollar, 1 TRY is worth about 0.0213 USD. Of the 141 currencies covered on this site, the Turkish lira ranks 73rd by value per unit (1st = the most US dollars per unit). A high or low number says nothing about economic strength โ it simply reflects how the currency is denominated.
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What is money called in Turkey?
Money in Turkey is called the Turkish lira โ its ISO 4217 currency code is TRY, and its symbol is โบ. The Turkish lira is the official legal tender in Turkey and is used for all everyday transactions โ from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Turkey currency or simply money in Turkey. The Turkish lira is subdivided into 100 kuruล, though small-denomination coins may not always be in everyday circulation.
Is the Turkish lira used anywhere else?
No โ Turkey is the only country on this site using the Turkish lira as its official currency.
Practical money tips for Turkey
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some Turkish lira in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees โ many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Turkey in context
- Turkey covers 783,562 kmยฒ, making it the 36th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
- With 85,664,944 people, Turkey holds about 28.4% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Turkey is a member state of the United Nations.
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Turkey currency โ FAQ
What is the currency of Turkey?
The currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira (currency code: TRY, symbol: โบ).
What is the currency code for Turkey?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Turkish lira is TRY.
What is the Turkish lira symbol?
The symbol for the Turkish lira is โบ. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Turkey.
What currency is used in Turkey?
The official currency used in Turkey is the Turkish lira (TRY).
Can I use US dollars in Turkey?
The official currency of Turkey is the Turkish lira, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Turkish lira and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Turkey?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 46.98 TRY and 1 GBP = 62.99 TRY. Rates change daily โ always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Turkey?
Money in Turkey is called the Turkish lira (TRY).
Do other countries use the Turkish lira?
No โ Turkey is the only country on this site using the Turkish lira as its official currency.
What is the Turkish currency?
The Turkish currency is the Turkish lira (TRY), the official money of Turkey.
What is the currency of the Republic of Turkey?
The Republic of Turkey is the formal name of Turkey. Its currency is the Turkish lira (TRY).
How much is 100 TRY in US dollars?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 TRY is about 2.1284 USD or 1.5877 GBP. Use the converter above for other amounts.
How much is 100 US dollars in Turkish lira?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 USD is about 4,698 TRY.
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