Pounds (GBP) to Turkish Lira (TRY) Currency Exchange Rate
Heading to Turkey for a holiday? Buy your Turkish Lira before you go so you can make the most of every second you’re away.
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Why choose Tesco Bank Travel Money
- Purchase instantly at our in-store travel money bureaux.Purchase instantly at our in-store travel money bureaux.
- Free home delivery when you spend £500 or more online.Free home delivery when you spend £500 or more online.
- Free Click and Collect from our in-store bureaux and selected customer service desks.Free Click and Collect from our in-store bureaux and selected customer service desks.
- The choice to buy currency and prepaid travel money cards from our in-store travel money bureaux.The choice to buy currency and prepaid travel money cards from our in-store travel money bureaux.
Exchange rates may change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone.
Buy your Turkish Lira online and collect it from selected Tesco stores
Going to Turkey? Collect your Turkish Lira from your chosen Tesco store before you leave.
If you’re going to Turkey, you can buy Turkish Lira with Click & Collect and pick them up when you do your weekly shop.
Simply place your order online, and collect your Turkish currency from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. You can select a date to collect your currency when you place your order.
How far could your Turkish Lira go?
Istanbul
Istanbul
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: ₺150.00
- Cappuccino: ₺14.56
- 0.5 litre of beer: ₺18.00
- Soft drink: ₺5.01
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): ₺3.12
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): ₺5.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): ₺3.50
- One-way ticket on local transport: ₺3.50
- Litre of petrol: ₺7.02
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Antalya
Antalya
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: ₺100.00
- Cappuccino: ₺12.65
- 0.5 litre of beer: ₺16.00
- Soft drink: ₺5.48
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): ₺2.54
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): ₺5.50
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): ₺4.00
- One-way ticket on local transport: ₺3.50
- Litre of petrol: ₺6.88
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Bodrum
Bodrum
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: ₺135.00
- Cappuccino: ₺11.75
- 0.5 litre of beer: ₺15.00
- Soft drink: ₺4.50
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): ₺2.29
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): ₺8.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): ₺2.85
- One-way ticket on local transport: ₺5.25
- Litre of petrol: ₺6.42
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Izmir
Izmir
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: ₺120.00
- Cappuccino: ₺13.31
- 0.5 litre of beer: ₺17.00
- Soft drink: ₺4.64
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): ₺2.53
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): ₺5.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): ₺3.70
- One-way ticket on local transport: ₺3.50
- Litre of petrol: ₺6.83
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Ankara
Ankara
- Mid-range three-course meal for two: ₺120.00
- Cappuccino: ₺13.71
- 0.5 litre of beer: ₺18.00
- Soft drink: ₺4.77
- Loaf of fresh white bread (500g): ₺3.08
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff): ₺5.00
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff): ₺3.70
- One-way ticket on local transport: ₺3.50
- Litre of petrol: ₺6.87
Information sourced from Numbeo.com, March 2021.
Buy before you fly
Benefits of planning ahead
Buying your Turkish Lira before you travel can be a good idea, as you’ll be able to pay for essentials like food, drink, taxis and service tips as soon as you land.
Picking up your currency beforehand means you won’t need to worry about having to find an ATM when you arrive so you can just get on with enjoying your holiday. You’ll also be able to avoid paying charges on any cash withdrawals.
It’s also worth remembering that foreign exchange rates can fluctuate. When you buy your Turkish Lira in advance, you can be sure of the rate you are going to get. If you withdraw cash when you arrive in Turkey, you may not get the same exchange rate.
Get your currency when it’s convenient for you
Use Click & Collect and arrange to pick up your Turkish Lira as part of your weekly shop, either from a Tesco Travel Money bureau or selected customer service desks. Or, you could try our home delivery service – free on all online orders of £500 or more.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day and will vary depending on whether you are buying in store, online or over the phone.
Some common questions about the Turkish Lira
What is the Turkish Lira?
The Turkish Lira is the national currency of the Republic of Turkey and can be used everywhere in the country. It replaced the Ottoman Lira in the early twentieth century, after the Turkish War of Independence. In 2005, the value of the Lira was reappraised to make its notes more manageable and in 2009, the current series of banknotes was introduced.
One Lira is the equivalent of 100 Kuruş, which are like British Pennies. The currency code for Turkish Lire is TRY. From October 2022, Turkish banks will no longer accept the old style £20 and £50 Sterling banknotes and exchange booths may not accept them either.
What countries use the Turkish Lira?
The Turkish Lira is only used in the Republic of Turkey and in Northern Cyprus, which is a de-facto state governed by Turkey in the Republic of Cyprus. In some of Turkey’s biggest tourist spots, you may find places that accept Euros, but the Lira is the country’s official currency.
If you have Lira leftover after your trip, you can exchange it for British Pounds when you return, for a small fee. We buy back all the currencies we sell in most banknote values.
What are Turkish Lira denominations called?
The Turkish Lira is available in banknotes with the value of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Lira. You can also get 1 Lira coins. One Lira is made up of 100 Kuruş, which are available in 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 coins.
Looking for a different currency?
We sell over 50 currencies. Order online for home delivery or collect from selected Tesco stores.
Important information
Card fees and cancellations
Buying foreign currency using a credit or debit card
No matter how you purchase your travel money, whether it be in store, online or over the phone, you will not be charged any card handling fee by us. However, regardless of your card type, your card provider may apply fees, e.g. cash advance fees or other fees, so please check with them before you purchase your travel money.
Click & Collect cancellations
You can cancel a Click & Collect order any time prior to collection. We'll refund you with the full Sterling amount that you paid for your order, unless you cancel less than 24 hours before your collection date, in which case we'll charge a £10 late cancellation fee.
We are unable to refund any fees charged by your card issuer, so please contact them if you have any further queries.
Currency buy back
When you get home, we'll buy your travel money back
Let us turn your unspent holiday money into Pounds. It couldn't be simpler.
Just pop into one of our in-store Travel Money Bureaux when you get home. We buy back all the currencies we sell in most banknote values and also the Multi-currency Cash Passport™. Buy back rates may vary during the day.
It doesn't matter where you bought your travel money, even if it wasn't from a Tesco Travel Money Bureau, we'll still buy it back.
Key product information
Tesco Travel Money is provided by Travelex
Tesco Travel Money ordered in store is provided by Travelex Agency Services Limited. Registered No. 04621879. Tesco Travel Money ordered online or by telephone is provided by Travelex Currency Services Limited. Registered No. 03797356. Registered Office for both companies: Worldwide House, Thorpewood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.
Multi-currency Cash Passport™ prepaid currency card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited (PPS) pursuant to license by Mastercard International. PPS is an electronic money institution authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN:900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments, with its registered office at Floor 6, 3 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6HY, UK. PPS is registered in England under company number 04008083. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
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