Buy Turkish Lira online
Buy Turkish Lira online and pay no commission. Home delivery or pick up at John Lewis or Waitrose.
Pound to Turkish Lira exchange
Minimum order £250 - Maximum £2,500
How to buy Turkish Lira
The gorgeous coasts of Antalya and the historical landmarks of Istanbul are enough of a reason for you to be excited about a holiday to Turkey. Whether it’s a romantic getaway with a loved one or a family holiday with the kids, we can help cross one thing off of your pre-travel list. Buy Turkish lira online with John Lewis Money to save yourself some time.
Competitive rates
We monitor the currency exchange market daily to ensure we offer you great rates for our most popular currencies.
Delivered to you
Order online before 3pm to get next working day home delivery or Click & Collect at a Waitrose or John Lewis near you. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Commission free-fees
You never have to pay a commission fee when you buy currency from us.
Travelling to Turkey? Save time and plan ahead
It’s often described as ‘the land of four seasons’, offering visitors an unlimited range of things to do on their holiday to Turkey. Whether you’ve planned to ski down the mountains of Erciyes, relax on the beaches of Alanya, or explore the relics of the Ottoman empire - start your trip on the right foot by ordering your Turkish lira ahead of time.
Exchange your GBP for TRY online or at select John Lewis Bureaux de Change. Order online before 3pm to get next working day home delivery or click and collect in store. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Exchange rates may vary online and in-store. Min online order £250. Delivery/collection fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500.
Sell your leftover Turkish Lira
If you have any leftover Turkish lira after your holiday, we’ll buy back your notes and exchange them for pounds (as long as we keep your currency in stock and we can accept your denominations). We’ll only be able to buy back currency in-store, so pop into any John Lewis Bureau de Change with a valid form of ID and your Turkish lira banknotes.
If your trip to Turkey has been cancelled, you can return your liras for a full refund within 35 days of the purchase date. Make sure you have your original order receipt or order confirmation, along with proof of cancellation and your ID. Please note returns can only be made in-store at our John Lewis Bureau de Change branches.
Travel money FAQs
Which countries use the Turkish Lira?
Turkey is the only country that uses the Turkish lira as its official tender. If you’re planning on travelling to other countries nearby, make sure to check what their official currency is.
Will the rate be the same in the Bureau?
Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store.
You can check today’s online rates on our main currency page. Today’s in-store buy and sell rates can be found on the Bureau de Change store locator..
What is the minimum and maximum order?
For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of Turkish lira.
A delivery fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500 and is free for orders £500 or more.
John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance and John Lewis & Partners Bureau de Change are trading names of John Lewis plc.
John Lewis plc introduces the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de Change products and services, who each hold the appropriate licences with the Financial Conduct Authority and HMRC.
Travel Money online from John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance, and John Lewis & Partners, is provided by First Rate Exchange Services Limited (company number: 04287490 and Money Service Business licence number: MLR-64068). Registered office: Botanica, Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, Berkshire, SL3 9LL, England.