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Money isn’t just currency - it’s a way to stay connected. Whether you’re helping family back home, supporting friends chasing their dreams, or just sending a surprise for a loved one, Paysend and Visa make it effortless to bridge the distance to Turkey, and transferring to an eligible Visa card via Paysend is one of the easiest ways to send money.<\/p>
Turn moments into memories with Paysend<\/h2>
Transferring money to Turkey shouldn’t feel like a hard task. Paysend helps make it personal, quick and meaningful:<\/p>
Instant joy*:<\/strong> Transfers to Visa cards in Turkey arrive in minutes, so your loved ones can access your support right when they need it.<\/li>
No barriers: <\/strong>All you need is your recipient’s Visa card number - no bank details, no delays, no stress.<\/li>
Transparent fees:<\/strong> No surprises, just a low flat fee that makes every transfer simple and affordable.<\/li>
Everyday ease:<\/strong> Pay bills, cover groceries or fund special celebrations - all from the comfort of your phone.<\/li><\/ul>
*Actual fund availability for all Visa Direct transactions may depend on receiving financial institution, account type, region, compliance processes, along with other factors, as applicable.<\/p>
Celebrating life’s moments, one transfer at a time<\/h2>
Life moves fast in Turkey, and your support keeps it going. Whether it’s helping fund a family wedding, gifting for Bayram or covering education costs, Paysend makes it easy to celebrate life’s special occasions and send money to Turkey, no matter where you are. <\/p>
Sending money to Turkey is easier than ever<\/h2>
Download the Paysend app:<\/strong> Available on iOS, Android, Huawei or through our website.<\/li>
Choose your country: <\/strong>Select Turkey as your destination.<\/li>
Select ‘To bank card’<\/strong> and enter Select to send money in TRY or USD.<\/li>
Enter the recipient’s Visa card number: <\/strong>This is the 16-digit number found on your recipient’s card.<\/li>
Enter their details: <\/strong>You’ll be asked to add their name, and you’ll then need to state the Purpose of Transfer and also your Relationship to Recipient.<\/li>
Choose your amount:<\/strong> Enter the amount you’d like to send, and you’ll see the amount the recipient will receive in your chosen currency.<\/li>
Pick your payment method: <\/strong>Choose between Apple Pay, Google Pay or any other funding option available to you.<\/li>
Confirm the transfer: <\/strong>We’re transparent with our fees, so before you hit ‘Confirm and send’ you’ll see the fee we charge, which is a flat fee of 1 GBP, 1.99 USD, 1.50 EUR - or equivalent currency. Payments to Visa cards are processed almost instantly, so the wait is over before you know it.<\/li><\/ol>
MoneyGram is one of the largest money transfer companies in the world, with millions of customers around the world. You can choose to send money offline or online with MoneyGram, either from a smartphone or laptop, or one of their many agent locations.
It’s a great company for some people because of its flexibility and convenience, but others may be put off by the fees and the fact that MoneyGram is a favourite of fraudsters because transfers can’t be traced.
There are a number of factors you should consider before you start using MoneyGram to send money abroad. In this blog we will review MoneyGram to show you what it’s really like, including looking at the pros and cons of MoneyGram, so that you can decide whether it’s the right transfer service for you!
MoneyGram - send money online
If you want to send funds online with MoneyGram, you can access their transfer platform on any device via a browser, or via their mobile app. Before you can send money you’ll first need to register for a MoneyGram account, which can take some time.
Here are some of the pros and cons of using MoneyGram for your online money transfers:
Pros:
You can choose how you want the money to be received, whether directly to a bank account or to be picked up as cash by your recipient.
Lots of cash pick-up locations
Instant transfer of funds to the recipient for cash pick-up
Cons:
Fees can be high - for example, sending £400 from the UK to a bank account in Nigeria will cost you £11.99 in fees
You can’t send money with just card details - you’ll need various bank details
You can’t track your payment, so MoneyGram is often used by scammers
Although MoneyGram exchange rates are generally better than high street banks, you may be able to find better exchange rates with other money transfer providers
Is there another option to MoneyGram?
One of the main things that put people off MoneyGram are the fees, which can be very high.
When you send money to friends and family abroad, you want to save as much as you can so that more of your money reaches the recipient. The factors that affect this include the exchange rate and transfer fees.
Paysendis a fast and easy money transfer platform that lets users send money directly to bank accounts or cards with just a name and card number.
Money transfers to bank accounts with Paysend have zero transfer fees, and to cards cost just £1, €1.5 or $2 (or equivalent amount). Paysend uses excellent, competitive exchange rates, so if you send money with Paysend you might save yourself some money rather than MoneyGram!
On the Paysend homepage you’ll find a useful tool to help you find out if your money transfers with Paysend might be better for you than with MoneyGram. Click here to visit the homepage and get started.