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Western Union Turkey Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş operates payment services throughout Istanbul and across Turkey. Multiple agent locations throughout Istanbul allow visitors and residents to send money abroad or receive cash transfers.
You can send money from an agent location in Turkey to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To send money abroad, find an agent location near you, bring your ID and the receiver’s information, and the agent will provide you with a tracking number (MTCN) that your receiver will need to pick up the money.
Quick Facts
| Address | Maslak Mah. Ahi Evran Cad. Polaris İş Merkezi Apt. No:21/29, 34398 Sarıyer, Istanbul Google MapsApple MapsYandex Maps |
|---|---|
| District | Sarıyer |
| Opening hours | Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00; English-speaking support 09:00-24:00 |
| Website | westernunion.com/tr/en/home.html |
How to Get to Western Union
The main Western Union office is located at Maslak Mahallesi, Ahi Evran Caddesi, Polaris İş Merkezi, 34398 Sarıyer, Istanbul. Agent locations are also available throughout Istanbul neighborhoods.
Multiple institutions in Istanbul partner with Western Union to provide services: QNB branches offer Western Union transactions Monday–Friday 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00, while Istanbul Aksaray and Laleli branches also have Saturday 09:00–17:00 service, and mobile branches operate 24/7. PTT (Turkish Post) offices offer Western Union service at all locations nationwide. Türkiye Finans branches also provide Western Union service.
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FAQ: Western Union
What do I need to send or receive money with Western Union?
To send money, bring your ID and your receiver's information; the agent will provide you with a tracking number (MTCN). To receive money, you need a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport, Turkish ID card, or driver's license, and the name must match exactly what the sender used.
How long does a money transfer take?
Your transfer will be ready for collection from an agent location in minutes. Cash pickup is typically available in minutes. Bank deposits are usually same-day or next business day depending on the corridor.
Can I send money from Turkey?
Yes, it is possible to send money from Turkey to over 200 countries and territories using Western Union, with options for direct bank transfers or cash pickup at Western Union locations globally.
What currencies can I transfer?
You can perform Western Union transactions in Turkish Lira (TRY), US Dollars (USD), or Euros.
Can I send money online or only in person?
You can send money abroad using your internet and mobile banking or at Western Union agent locations. Users can send money online, via the app, or in person at various agent locations, with options for cash pickup and transfers directly to bank accounts.
Do I need a bank account to use Western Union?
You don't need to open a bank account to use Western Union; you can transfer money safely or withdraw money transferred from anywhere in the world through agent locations.
How can I track my transfer?
You can track your transfer and know where your money is at all times. You can track your transfer by clicking on Track a transfer and entering the unique MTCN that the sender got.
Is there a maximum amount I can send?
Sending limits apply at Western Union partner branches and via internet banking. Limits may vary by institution and transaction type.
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Services listed by the provider
- Send money internationally to over 200 countries and territories
- Pick up cash from sent transfers at agent locations
- Send money from online banking or mobile banking
- Receive money directly to bank accounts
- Send money to mobile wallets
- Currency transfers in Turkish Lira, US Dollars, and Euros
Languages and customer groups according to the provider
- Turkish
- English (support 09:00-24:00 daily)
Licence and protection (as stated by the provider)
According to the provider's website, Western Union Turkey Ödeme Hizmetleri A.Ş is regulated by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT). This information is not independently verified; check the CBRT register at Hacı Bayram Mah. İstiklal Cad. No:10 06050 Ulus Altındağ to confirm current regulatory status. Rules, requirements, and services change; consult the official website for current terms.
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