Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas and you may under no circumstances experience any communication difficulties.
Banks
Banks are open nationwide Monday through Friday except public holidays between 8:30 am and 17:00 pm. Some banks and money exchange offices remain open until midnight, especially in summer.. Major international credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express and Dinners Club are accepted by all major banks, restaurants, hotels and shops.
Currency
The national currency is the Turkish Lira (TL). But currencies like GBP are universally accepted at various places at current exchange rates. |