Which ATMs in Antalya accept UnionPay cards for cash withdrawal?
From messages by 8 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 3 days ago
From messages by 8 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers with UnionPay cards in Antalya are looking for compatible ATMs. Deniz Bank is mentioned as a possible option, but confirmed fee-free ATMs remain unclear from available reports.
In Beldibi, three İş Bankası ATMs labeled Bankamatik were reported to allow cash withdrawals with a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card.
İş Bankası ATMs, including those labeled Bankamatik, were reported as an option for Rosselkhozbank UnionPay withdrawals without an ATM-owner fee; only the Rosselkhozbank fee applies.
VakıfBank ATMs in the vestibule by the exit of Antalya Airport were reported to allow UnionPay cash withdrawals with no ATM-owner fee. The maximum per transaction was 8,000 TRY, and the reported effective exchange rate, including conversion via yuan, was about 1.8.
Another Ziraat experience: withdrew 3,000 TRY using a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card at a yellow-colored Ziraat ATM near the Old City, with a 240 TRY fee charged.
A Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card was successfully used to withdraw cash at an İş Bankası ATM in Antalya. Not every ATM of this bank works; the per-transaction limit is 6,000 TRY, and Rosselkhozbank charges 250 RUB per transaction.
A recent report says cash can currently be withdrawn with a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card at two ATMs in Antalya with no ATM-owner fee; only the Rosselkhozbank fee of 250 RUB is charged. The banks were not named.
A traveler reported that Vakıf Bank ATMs in Antalya also failed to dispense cash for a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card, in addition to known issues with Ziraat.
In the Mahmutlar area, a user tried to withdraw cash from a Rosselkhozbank card at Ziraat ATMs without a fee, but all three ATMs tried charged a commission.
Tip for locating İşbank ATMs: the machine itself may not display 'İş Bankası' branding — instead it's labeled 'bankomatik'.
A recent report from Antalya says a Rosselkhozbank UnionPay card was recognized at a Ziraat ATM, but the machine displayed a 640 TRY fee before cash withdrawal. Withdrawals at Halkbank and İşbank ATMs were unsuccessful, with the transactions declined.
In Tekirova, a successful cash withdrawal was made using a Rosselhozbank UnionPay card. The bank charged a fee of 250 units, and the exchange rate was 1.76.
A traveler inquired about withdrawing Turkish lira from a Rosselhozbank UnionPay card at Deniz Bank ATMs in Antalya, including the exchange rate and conditions. No confirmed successful withdrawal was reported in the discussion.
There were reports that UnionPay cards from Russian banks were not accepted at some locations in Antalya. Acceptance appears inconsistent and may vary by terminal or ATM.
Multiple travelers were simultaneously searching for ATMs in Antalya that accept Rosselhozbank UnionPay cards without extra ATM fees. No specific bank names were confirmed in the responses.
As an alternative to ATM withdrawals, visiting a Deniz Bank branch in person was suggested — they may open an account with a deposit requirement for foreign clients.
Travelers also asked which banks in Antalya open accounts for foreigners and under what conditions. Deniz Bank was mentioned as one option, typically requiring an initial deposit.