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If you need to send money to Turkey, there are plenty of transfer options and methods to choose from. However, it's important that you compare your transfer options in order to get the best exchange rate, lowest transfer fees and ultimately the best deal for your dollar. Read on to discover more about how to send money to Turkey.

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Compare money transfer services to Turkey

Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.

What's the best way to send money to Turkey?

Online money transfer providers typically offer the strongest exchange rates and lowest fees on money transfers to Turkey. Some offer cash pickup in as little as a few minutes, while others seamlessly transfer to bank accounts. Banks, PayPal and other options are available but come with high fees, weak rates and longer turnaround times.

Digital money transfer services

Companies like CurrencyTransfer and Wise specialize in foreign currencies, making them some of the most cost-effective transfers. Most offer transfers directly to your recipient's Turkish bank account, often in as little as a day or two.

Cash transfers

Services like MoneyGram allow you to transfer cash for pickup at a local branch in Turkey— often in 15 minutes. While it's a fast way to send money, you'll pay for the convenience in weak exchange rates and high fees. If a cash pickup is necessary, compare MoneyGram to digital services like WorldRemit or Remitly when possible.

Banks

Turkish lira are not a popular currency, so your local bank probably won't be able to exchange them. If your bank does support Turkish lira, beware of high fees and wide margins on the exchange rate compared to digital and other options.

Let's crunch the numbers: Sending $1,000 to Turkey

Let's say you need to send $1,000 CAD to TRY, to family in Turkey. Here's what you might face as far as fees and exchange rates as of September 29, 2020.

	Digital money transfer service	Cash transfer	Bank transfer
Fee	$0	$5	$50 + additional correspondent bank fees
Exchange rate	1 CAD = 5.7311 TRY	1 CAD = 5.4592 TRY	1 CAD = 5.3114 TRY
Transfer speed	1-2 day	Minutes	2-5 days
Amount received	TRY 5,731	TRY 5,459	TRY 5,311
Verdict	Best value	Fastest	Slowest and most expensive

The bank option ends up being both the slowest and gets the smallest amount of money to your recipient. If you go with the digital money transfer service, your recipient ends up with TRY 420 more than the bank offers. If speed is crucial, a cash transfer can typically have your transfer to Turkey in as little as 15 minutes.

How to send money to Turkey online

Sign up for an account. Pick a provider and sign up for a free online account using your contact information, proof of ID and preferred payment method.
Provide transfer details. Submit your recipient's contact information and pick a delivery method. If transferring to a bank, you'll need their Turkish bank account details.
Confirm transfer details. Double-check your payment method, expected fees and destination.
Save your receipt. Record your receipt's confirmation number to track the progress of your transfer to Turkey. Some money transfer providers send a text or email when your transfer is complete.

How to get the most out of your money transfer to Turkey

Weigh costs and fees against convenience, and learn how to compare money transfer providers that send to Turkey to meet your needs:

Exchange rates. The CAD to TRY relationship fluctuates often, so using a service that allows you to lock-in exchange prices may help you save money down the line.
Transfer fees. Transferring money overseas nearly always requires fees, but they might be hidden in the exchange rate. When sending large amounts, it may be cheaper to pay a flat fee to secure a stronger exchange rate.
Transfer limits. How much you can send varies by company, and different amounts can attract higher or lower fees. Shop around for the best deal on the number of Turkish lira you're sending.
Turnaround. Transferring money through a local bank can take a business week or longer. If you need the funds delivered quickly, seek out a digital specialist that offers instant transfers to Turkey.
Minimum limits. Average incomes vary widely between the CAD and Turkey, which means companies with high minimums transfers may not be your best choice.
Transfer methods. Whether you want money sent to an Turkish bank account or picked up as cash at a local agent, narrow down a company that matches your preferred delivery method.

Emergency cash transfer to Turkey

When it's more important to get your money to Turkey quickly, look for money transfer companies that support cash pickup in minutes. You can pay with a credit or debit card for fast pickup, but fees are higher than other methods.

Services that send the fastest money transfers.

How to send money to Turkey without a bank account

Cash transfer services can help you if you're unbanked or marginally banked. If you don't have a bank account, look for a local company that supports storefronts for cash payments. These services include agent locations in other countries that allow your recipient to pick up cash without a bank account.

Turkey's exchange rates explained

The exchange rate determines how much one country's currency is worth in another country's currency. When a country's currency is strong, it yields more money when exchanging it in a country with a weaker currency. Turkey's exchange rate is flexible compared to the Canadian dollar, which means it sometimes shifts a few lira over the course of a few months, if not more. Factors that influence the exchange rate include interest rates, economic stability and inflation.

Track how the Turkish lira trades against the Canadian dollar in our historical rate chart.

Today's exchange rate CAD to TRY

Documents needed for sending to and receiving money in Turkey

To send money to Turkey from Canada, you'll need government-issued ID and other documents, while documents needed to pick up money in Turkey may be different by company.

Documents to send money from Canada

To send money from Canada to Turkey, you'll need documentation and details that include:

Identification. Most services require a driver's license, passport or other government-issued ID. Some services allow you to send transfers without ID, but they may require your SIN.
Payment method. Your service may accept credit or debit cards, cash, bank accounts or personal cheques.
Recipient information. Submit your recipient's name as it appears on their ID, along with their phone number, Turkish bank account and routing number.

Documents to receive money in Turkey

To pick up money in person, documentation can include:

Transfer number. The person sending you money can forward the transfer's confirmation details — called a PIN, a MTCN, a reference number or a tracking number, depending on the company.
Government-issued ID. A Turkey Passport, Turkey Driving License or a similar government-issued ID is typically required to pick up cash.
Amount sent. You may need to know how much was sent, usually within 10% of the total.
Sender's information. Take along your sender's full name, the sending country and their address, if known.

Bottom line

Sending your hard-earned money to Turkey shouldn't cost a fortune. Compare transfer companies that specialize in foreign for the strongest rates, lowest fees and flexible delivery. For transfers to other countries, rely on our country specific guides the next time you need to make a transfer.

Emma Balmforth is a producer at Finder. She is passionate about helping people make financial decisions that will benefit them now and in the future. She has written for a variety of publications including World Nomads, Trek Effect and Uncharted. Emma has a degree in Business and Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She enjoys backpacking, reading and taking long hikes and road trips with her adventurous dog.

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