Can foreign UnionPay cards be used for payments and cash withdrawals in Turkey?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
The messages do not confirm whether Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay cards currently work in Turkey; travelers are asking for an update. Do not rely on a single card: carry backup cash and test the card with a small payment or ATM withdrawal after arrival.
What the community said
In early August, a traveler asked whether a Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay card was still accepted in Turkey. The message contains no report of a successful payment or withdrawal, so test the card locally before relying on it.
19 days ago Russian Agricultural Bank UnionPay
At the end of July, another traveler asked whether an RSHB UP card would work before travelling to Turkey. This suggests checking current UnionPay acceptance immediately before departure rather than relying on older reports.
25 days ago RSHB UP
An earlier message offered cash assistance only through an in-person meeting in Turkey, without an exchange rate, amount, or location. For travel, it is safer to carry your own cash reserve and exchange money at official exchange offices or banks.
33 days ago Cash in Turkey