Can I recover a bank card retained by the Garanti BBV ATM near Eminönü tram stop in Istanbul?

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TL;DR

On October 12, 2026, a traveller reported that a Garanti BBV branch employee said their card, retained by the ATM near Eminönü, could not be returned and would be destroyed; they were advised to contact the card issuer. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

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In an October 12, 2026 report, a traveller whose card was retained by the Garanti BBV ATM near Eminönü tram stop in Istanbul said a branch employee told them the card would be destroyed rather than returned and advised contacting the issuing bank.

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