Do you need a Migros loyalty card (Migroskart) for discounts in Istanbul supermarkets?
Based on 3 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Migros discounts require a Migroskart loyalty card, but you don't need the physical plastic version — a phone number or digital card works, or you can ask a cashier to scan someone else's card for a one-time purchase.
What the community said
Before a Migros trip, some travelers ask locals in chats to share a phone number or card scan so the cashier can apply the loyalty discount for a one-time purchase.
5 days ago Migroskart
You don't need the physical Migros card — just give the cashier any Turkish phone number linked to a Migroskart account and the discount applies automatically.
5 days ago phone number instead of card
Migros supermarkets are common across Istanbul neighborhoods, usually within a 10-15 minute walk from hotels — just search 'Migros' on maps to find the nearest branch.
5 days ago Migros supermarket chain
A Migroskart can be issued for free directly at the checkout counter by showing ID or providing a phone number — it takes just a couple of minutes.
5 days ago card issued at checkout