Where Can One Withdraw Cash from the Union Pay Card in Northern Cyprus?

Union Pay is a Chinese payment system, but with its expansion into international markets, the number of its users is growing. Here's where you can use this card in Northern Cyprus.

• ATMs for Union Pay
• Stores with Union Pay
• Frequently Asked Questions

ATMs for Union Pay in Northern Cyprus

Only ATMs of Turkish banks, and not all of them, work with Union Pay cards in the TRNC. According to the payment system's website and our readers' experience, ATMs of the following banks will allow you to withdraw cash using a Union Pay card.

• Garanti Bank
• Deniz Bank
• ING Bank
• İş Bank

Stores accepting Union Pay in Northern Cyprus

To process a payment via Union Pay, the store must have a terminal from a bank that supports this payment system. These are the same banks: Garanti Bank, Deniz Bank, ING Bank, and İş Bank.

As a rule, large stores have several terminals at the cash registers to accept as many cards as possible. So, if you have Union Pay, it makes sense to shop at big supermarkets like Kiler, Macro, Ileli, Şah, or Erülkü.

Frequently Asked Questions about Payments in Northern Cyprus

What banks are there in Northern Cyprus?

There are both local and Turkish banks. Here is the list of all banks in the TRNC.

Do Union Pay cards issued in Russia work?

You can be sure that Union Pay cards from Gazprombank work. Other banks that are not under sanctions should also work.

In any case, to be on the safe side, bring cash with you. And subscribe to our news channel — where we talk about everything happening in Northern Cyprus, including the banking sector.