Where can international travelers withdraw Turkish lira in Istanbul using a UnionPay card?

Even if a UnionPay withdrawal works once, do not treat the card as your only source of funds: it may stop working unexpectedly, leaving you without cash.

For Russian Agricultural Bank cards, travelers report a high likelihood of successful cash withdrawal, but ATM issues—including a retained card—are still possible. Carry a backup card or cash.

UnionPay cards can be used to withdraw Turkish lira at Ziraat Bankası, VakıfBank, and İş Bankası ATMs. Once you have cash, you can buy an Istanbulkart at the ticket office on the express-train platform.