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Western Union Turkey is one of the most popular ways to transfer money outside Turkey. Even if you don’t have a bank account, you can send money in minutes.
Western Union Turkey offers many services for money transfer to Europe, America, Africa and Asia. You can also receive Western Union transfers within Turkey in many easy ways, which we will discuss in the article below.
Money Transfer Outside Turkey
You can transfer money via Western Union Turkey in one of the following ways:
With Your Bank Account
Yapฤฑ Kredi Bankasฤฑ, ฤฐล Bankasฤฑ, ลeker Bankasฤฑ, Garanti BBVA, Akbank, and QNB Bankasฤฑ.
If you have an account at any of the listed banks, you can easily transfer online. Log in to your online banking account from your browser and follow the instructions provided by your bank.
Note: For all banks mentioned, you must enter the electronic bank branch from the “bank’s official website”.
You can make direct transfers through the mobile applications of Ziraat Bank, QNB and ฤฐล Bank.
In addition to transferring money via internet banking, you can make the transfer in person by visiting banks that serve as Western Union branches in Turkey.
Without a Bank Account
If you do not have an account in one of these banks, you can visit one of the Western Union branches in Turkey, where these branches are FIBA โโBank, Al Baraka Tรผrk, PTT and Turkey Finans Branches, and make a Western Union transfer outside Turkey.
You can also visit any bank that has a Western Union sign on the door.
When you enter the branch, you will be presented with a form. You need to fill out the form and enter your personal information and the recipient’s information.
Once the transfer is completed, the employee will give you the MTCN code. This code is what the recipient needs to receive the transfer you sent.
Transferwise
Famous for its lower transfer fees compared to Western Union and banks , Transferwise is a better way to transfer money to and from Turkey.
Transferwise Advantages
- TransferWise is completely safe for all transfer types .
- You can send money abroad approximately eight times cheaper than traditional methods .
- Transfer fees are low and there are no hidden fees .
- The conversion process is easily done online .
- The money is automatically transferred to the recipient’s bank account.
- TransferWise has around 750 different currencies, including Turkish Lira, US Dollar, Euro, British Pound and Egyptian .
You can click here to make online transactions with Transferwise and make transfers more easily than Western Union and banks.
Western Union Turkey Transfer Fees
Western Union fees in Turkey vary depending on the destination country. Transfer rates are as follows:
Standard transfer fee (USD)
Amount ($) | Transfer fee ($) |
---|---|
0.00 โ 100 | 15 |
100.01 โ 200 | 20 |
200.01 โ 300 | 30 |
300.01 โ 400 | 35 |
400.01 โ 500 | 45 |
500.01 โ 750 | 50 |
750.01 โ 1,000 | 55 |
1,000.01 โ 1,500 | 75 |
1,500.01 โ 2,000 | 85 |
2,000.01 โ 2,500 | one hundred |
2,500.01 โ 3,000 | 125 |
3,000.01 โ 3,500 | 145 |
3,500.01 โ 4,000 | 165 |
4,000.01 โ 4,500 | 185 |
4,500.01 โ 5,000 | 205 |
5,000.01 โ 7,500 | 220 |
Standard transfer fee (EURO)
Amount (โฌ) | Transfer fee (โฌ) |
---|---|
0.00 โ 100 | 10 |
100.01 โ 200 | 20 |
200.01 โ 300 | 30 |
300.01 โ 400 | 35 |
400.01 โ 500 | 45 |
500.01 โ 750 | 55 |
750.01 โ 1,000 | 65 |
1,000.01 โ 1,500 | 80 |
1,500.01 โ 2,000 | one hundred |
2,000.01 โ 2,500 | 120 |
2,500.01 โ 3,000 | 140 |
3,000.01 โ 3,500 | 160 |
3,500.01 โ 4,000 | 180 |
4,000.01 โ 4,500 | 200 |
4,500.01 and above | 220 |
Standard Transfer Fees (TURKISH LIRA)
Amount (โบ) | Transfer fee (โบ) |
---|---|
0.00 โ 200.00 | 30 |
200.01 โ 400.00 | 45 |
400.01 โ 600.00 | 60 |
600.01 โ 750.00 | 70 |
750.01 โ 1,000.00 | 85 |
1,000.01 โ 1,500.00 | 95 |
1,500.01 โ 2,000.00 | 105 |
2,000.01 โ 3,000.00 | 125 |
3,000.01 โ 3,500.00 | 150 |
3,500.01 โ 4,000.00 | 175 |
4,000.01 โ 5,000.00 | 200 |
5,000.01 and above | 225 |
Transfer fee from Turkey to Germany in minutes
Amount (โบ) | Transfer fee (โบ) |
---|---|
0.00 โ 200 | 20 |
200.01 โ 400 | 25 |
400.01 โ 600 | 35 |
600.01 โ 750 | 45 |
750.01 โ 1,000 | 55 |
1,000.01 โ 1,500 | 65 |
1,500.01 โ 2,000 | 75 |
2,000.01 โ 3,000 | 85 |
3,000.01 โ 3,500 | one hundred |
3,500.01 โ 4,000 | 120 |
4,000.01 โ 5,000 | 140 |
5,000.01 โ 15,000 | 200 |
15,000.01 and above | 225 |
Transfer fees from Istanbulย ย to Bulgaria, Romania, France, Germanyย in minutesย
Amount (โฌ) | Transfer fee (โฌ) | (โบ) |
---|---|---|
0.00 โ 100 | 10 | 40 |
100.01 โ 300 | 20 | 79 |
300.01 โ 400 | 30 | 119 |
400.01 โ 750 | 35 | 139 |
750.01 โ 1,000 | 40 | 159 |
1,000.01 โ 2,000 | 50 | 199 |
2,000.01 โ 2,500 | 60 | 238 |
2,500.01 โ 3,000 | 70 | 278 |
3,000.01 โ 3,500 | 80 | 318 |
3,500.01 โ 4,000 | 90 | 357 |
4,000.01 โ 4,500 | one hundred | 397 |
4,500.01 โ 5,500 | 120 | 477 |
5,500.01 โ 7,500 | 140 | 556 |
Transfer fees from Turkey to USA and China in minutes
Amount ($) | Transfer fee ($) | (โบ) |
---|---|---|
0.00 โ 100 | 15 | 53 |
100.01 โ 200 | 22 | 78 |
200.01 โ 300 | 30 | 107 |
300.01 โ 400 | 35 | 125 |
400.01 โ 500 | 43 | 153 |
500.01 โ 750 | 48 | 171 |
750.01 โ 1,000 | 53 | 189 |
1,000.00 โ 1,500 | 55 | 196 |
1,500.01 โ 3,500 | 60 | 214 |
3,500.01 โ 5,000 | 70 | 249 |
5,000.01 โ 7,500 | 80 | 285 |
USD from Turkey toย Azerbaijanย ย , Georgia,ย ย Kazakhstanย ย , Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraineย in minutesย
Amount ($) | Transfer fee ($) | (โบ) |
---|---|---|
0.00 โ 200 | 4 | 31 |
200.01 โ 400 | 8. | 61 |
400.01 โ 500 | 14 | 107 |
500.01 โ 700 | 18 | 138 |
700.01 โ 1,000 | 22 | 169 |
1,000.01 โ 1,500 | 30 | 230 |
1,500.01 โ 5,000 | 40 | 307 |
5,000.01 โ 7,500 | 50 | 384 |
Receiving a Western Union Transfer in Turkey
You can receive money sent via Western Union in Turkey through various methods, including visiting PTT branches, using bank services, or accessing ATMs.
Receiving at PTT Branches
- Visit a PTT Branch: Look for the Western Union logo at the entrance.
- Request and Fill Out a Form: Ask for the form to receive the transfer and fill it out.
- Show Identification: Present your ID to receive the transfer.
- Receive Money: You may receive the transfer in dollars, euros, or Turkish Lira, depending on the availability of the currency at the post office.
Receiving via Banks
If you have an account with certain banks, you can receive Western Union transfers through their internet banking or mobile banking services.
- Eligible Banks: Ziraat Bank, Yapฤฑ Kredi Bank, ฤฐล Bank, ลeker Bankasฤฑ, Garanti BBVA, Akbank, and QNB Bank.
- Internet Banking: Log in to your bankโs internet banking portal, enter the transfer details, and receive the money.
- Mobile Banking: Use the bankโs mobile app to receive the transfer by entering the necessary details.
- In-Person at Bank Branches: Visit the nearest branch, fill out the receipt form, provide your ID, and receive the transfer in cash.
Receiving at ATMs
- Log In: Go to your bankโs ATM and log in to your account.
- Enter Transfer Details: Input the senderโs details and the tracking number (MTCN).
- Receive Money: Select the account to deposit the money or withdraw it immediately.
These methods ensure that receiving money via Western Union in Turkey is convenient and accessible through various channels.
Western Union Transfer Tracking
You can track Western Union transfers in Turkey by clicking here and selecting whether to be the sender or recipient and entering your MTCN number to see the status of the transfer.
Find Out the Nearest Western Union Branch in Turkey
To find Western Union branches in Turkey, simply click here and enter the location you want in Turkish. This will show you the nearest Western Union branch in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey.
Download Western Union App
You can download the Western Union Turkey application by clicking here for android and here for iOS system .