Can foreign UnionPay cards be used at Migros and other shops in Belek, Turkey?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Foreign UnionPay cards may work in Belek on terminals processed by İş Bankası or Ziraat Bankası, although acceptance depends on the individual terminal. At Shell stations, ask staff to route the payment through one of these banks; a Turkish local-bank card is the more reliable backup.
What the community said
For reliable day-to-day payments in Belek, travelers recommend opening a Turkish bank card; according to their experience, it can be arranged in one day even with a Russian phone number.
19 days ago Turkish local-bank card
When paying for fuel at a Shell station in Belek with UnionPay, ask the attendant which acquiring bank will process the transaction. Payments may work through Ziraat Bankası or İş Bankası terminals.
20 days ago Shell — Ziraat Bankası / İş Bankası
For using a Russian-issued UnionPay card at Migros and other Belek shops, try terminals operated by İş Bankası or Ziraat Bankası. Acceptance is not guaranteed, so confirm the processing bank before paying.
22 days ago Migros — İş Bankası / Ziraat Bankası