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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>
For Irish expats who have moved overseas to work and study, it’s easy to feel at home given the big St Patrick’s Day celebrations around the world, and the popularity of Irish pubs in many towns and cities abroad.
We all know how important it is to stay connected with your roots and your loved ones back home, even if you live thousands of miles away. A great way for expats to do this is through money transfers.
Irish expats who send money home regularly want to find the cheapest way to send money to Ireland so that they don’t waste their money on high commission, hidden fees and poor exchange rates.
So what money transfer options are available?
How to send money to Ireland
If you want to make an international transfer to friends and family in Ireland, the options fall under two categories: offline or online.
Using an offline method like a high-street bank, post office or money transfer location is handy for people who need some guidance, but if you’re more confident with technology, an online platform is probably best for you.
Going online means that you use a smartphone app or websiteto send your money by yourself to Ireland. You no longer need to travel to a branch, queue up or fill in loads of transfer forms.
Plus, you don’t have to pay high bank fees because the charges are usually low, flat and transparent.
Paysendis a fast, affordable and hassle-free way of sending money online to Ireland. Using the clear and convenient Paysend app, you can cheaply and quickly send money to loved ones in Ireland at the touch of a button, all from the comfort of your own home!
If you want to discover what our 2.8 million customers think of Paysend, check out our 15,000 reviews on Trustpilot - 89% of people have given us 5 stars!
With Paysend you can send money either to a bank account or directly to a credit or debit Mastercard in Ireland. If you’re sending to a card account, all you need is your recipient’s name and a card number, so you don’t need to bother with lots of complicated bank details.
How much does it cost to send money to Ireland?
If you want to send money to a bank account in Ireland, you can do this with zero transfer fees using Paysend.
Alternatively, if you want to send money directly to a card account, it costs only £1, $2or€1.50(or equivalent) to send money online to Ireland with Paysend, no matter how much you want to transfer. Our low fees mean that your recipients will have even more money to spend!
You can be sure that Paysend will always have low, flat fees when you’re sending money to Ireland. For example, if you want to transfer £100 or £1,000 from the UK to Ireland, it will cost you just £1 either way.
How much EUR will my recipient receive?
Paysend uses excellent, competitive exchange rates, and along with our low fees we provide some extremely cheap money transfers to Ireland. You can find out exactly how many euros your recipient in Ireland will receive on our homepage.
How long does it take to transfer money to Ireland?
Money sent using Paysend will usually reach the recipient in Ireland within a few minutes of being sent, although it could take up to three days working days if your recipient’s bank isn’t quite as quick as us at processing payments. Having said that, 75% of our transfers arrive near-instantly - in 20 seconds or less!
Download the Paysend app now to start sending money to Ireland!