Is it Possible to Exchange Russian Rubles for Turkish Lira in Northern Cyprus?

As is known, the official currency in the TRNC is the Turkish lira (TL). Here are the ways you can exchange rubles for lira in Northern Cyprus.

• Offline exchange of rubles for lira
• Online exchange of rubles for lira
• Exchange of rubles via USDT
• Frequently asked questions

Offline exchange of rubles for lira

In the Telegram group “Currency Exchange” there are many ads for buying rubles and exchanging them for lira or other currencies. A personal meeting is offered; use this option and do not send money to strangers. Official exchange points are marked in the chat accordingly.

Regular exchange points do not accept rubles, and there is no option to receive cash in the TRNC via Zolotaya Korona. However, there is a complex option to take a ferry to Anamur and get cash there.

The Gazprombank Union Pay card is still working, which is the easiest way: just withdraw lira from an ATM.

Online exchange of rubles for lira

Through the “Zolotaya Korona” service and transferring lira to an account via IBAN. This option is suitable for those who have a Turkish bank card.

With trusted official exchanges in the same Telegram group “Currency Exchange”, you can also make a non-cash transaction. You send non-cash rubles and receive lira on your card. This option is suitable for those who have a Turkish or Northern Cyprus bank card.

However, if you have a Kazakh, Georgian, or Kyrgyz bank card, you can exchange rubles for the currency of these countries and withdraw lira from an ATM. Yes, there will be many conversions, but in the end, you will receive cash.

Once again, we warn you against sending money to strangers — it’s better either to complete the transaction in person or to work through trusted contacts on recommendation.

Exchange of rubles via USDT

Set up a wallet for storing the cryptocurrency USDT — this is a stablecoin, i.e., a cryptocurrency tied in this case to the dollar. After that, you can contact one of our recommended and trusted crypto exchanges, send them rubles and receive USDT. Then, exchange USDT for lira at the crypto exchange office — they are located in all major cities of the TRNC: Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta, Guzelyurt, and Lefka. You can complete all operations in the office.

Frequently asked questions about money in the TRNC

Do Mir cards work in Northern Cyprus?

No, Mir cards are not accepted anywhere, nor do they work in ATMs.

Do Union Pay cards work in Northern Cyprus?

It is reliably known that Gazprombank Union Pay cards work. In theory, cards from other banks not under sanctions, such as Tsifra Bank, should also work.

Is it possible to receive a transfer via Western Union?

Yes, but with some nuances. Moreover, they may issue not lira, but dollars or euros, but this is a solvable issue. Here is an article about Western Union in Northern Cyprus.

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