Can you pay in euros or US dollars in shops in Turkey, and will you get change in lira?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Many tourist-facing shops in Turkey accept euros and US dollars, and change is usually given in Turkish lira. In chains like Migros this is not a currency exchange service, just foreign-currency payment; small tourist shops often inflate prices, and bargaining is possible but not always welcomed.
What the community said
Shops across the road from tourist hotspots often quote heavily inflated prices, especially to foreign visitors. If there is no fixed price tag, compare with other stores before buying.
8 days ago
At Migros you can pay with US dollars or euros, but it is not a money exchange office: the store simply accepts foreign cash for purchases and usually gives change in Turkish lira.
8 days ago Migros
Many shops in Turkey will accept major foreign currencies, including euros and US dollars. In practice, euros are often preferred, and even small amounts like €10 or $12 may be accepted.
8 days ago €10 / $12
Bargaining may work in small independent shops, but sellers do not always like it. If you want a discount, try in souvenir-style stores without fixed prices; supermarkets and chain stores usually do not negotiate.
8 days ago