Can foreign UnionPay cards be used for cash withdrawals and contactless payments in Antalya, Turkey?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
UnionPay may work at ATMs and larger merchants in Antalya, but acceptance is inconsistent and depends on the issuing bank. For Russian Agricultural Bank cards, test a small withdrawal first at Ziraat Bankası, VakıfBank or İş Bankası and keep cash or a backup card.
What the community said
For cash withdrawals, try ATMs of major Turkish banks—especially Ziraat Bankası, VakıfBank and İş Bankası. Make a small test withdrawal first: a particular UnionPay card can still be declined even when the ATM displays the UnionPay logo.
24 days ago Ziraat Bankası, VakıfBank, İş Bankası
Contactless UnionPay payment is not guaranteed at Antalya hotels, restaurants or small shops. If tap-to-pay fails, ask the cashier to insert the card and use the PIN; use cash if the transaction is declined.
36 days ago Chip-and-PIN payment
Do not rely on UnionPay as your only payment method in Antalya. If travelling with a Russian-issued card, carry Turkish lira and have an alternative payment option, as processing of Russian cards can change without notice.
36 days ago Turkish lira (TRY)