aren't much better either. Take a smallish amount in Turkish Lira for your first day or so - especially for water, odd drinks etc. Are you staying B&B, All inclusive or Self catering? If AI you'll obviously need less. A hundred pounds or so will be plenty. Exchange rate is always more favourable in Turkey, but it does fluctuate daily. I always used to take GBP sterling with me and use the ATMs to top up if needed. Beware though as UK banks do charge for withdrawing money abroad - check with your bank. Do have a safe at your hotel though, also useful for keeping passports, tickets etc in one place. Lots of places will change money for you but check the exchange rate offered. There is a Garanti Bank up on the main road as well. Also if you have any euros left over from other holidays you will find these accepted as well. Anything else you'd like to ask please just shout - I used to live in Gumbet/Bodrum :o) Thats great, many thanks. We are staying Self Catering at the Bozok Hotel. I've convinced my wifes, mum, dad and brother, aunti, auncle, and three cousins to come as well. So 100 in Turkish Lira, some in currency and it seems that Santander charge a % for money withdrawn (minimum 1.99) What about the Thompson currency payment cards? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Darren Hi Darren A lot of the currency pay as you go cards