Is the 'Letim' virtual travel card still usable for tourists in Istanbul, Turkey (registration and top-up issues)?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
The 'Letim' card is a virtual card issued via a mobile app, but as of early August 2026 the service stopped registering new users and some users report failed top-ups.
What the community said
As of August 10, the service has stopped registering new users — you currently cannot sign up for the 'Letim' virtual card through the app; check current availability before relying on it.
11 days ago 'Letim' virtual card
Customer support confirmed temporary technical issues with top-ups and advised trying again later — the problem is on the provider's side, not the user's.
16 days ago Support team response
On August 5, several travelers reported the app opens fine but the top-up function itself fails — worth having a backup payment method ready in case this happens.
16 days ago