Do Turkey exchange offices and shops accept old-design US dollar bills?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
Old-design US dollar bills are problematic in Turkey. It's safer to bring euros or new-series dollars to avoid refusals.
What the community said
Old-series dollars cause constant confusion in Turkey — it's hard to tell on the spot which ones are accepted. Switching to euros is the safest strategy going forward.
26 days ago Tip: use euros instead of dollars
Old-design dollar bills are widely refused in Turkey. One traveler had to specifically instruct locals not to give old bills as change — it required constant vigilance.
26 days ago
Whether to exchange old $100 bills for new ones before traveling to Turkey is a valid concern. Based on traveler experiences, it's worth doing — old bills frequently cause issues at exchange offices and shops.
26 days ago Recommendation: swap old $100 bills for new ones before departure