Launched in 2010 as a subsidiary of Aktif Bank, Turkey’s largest investment bank, UPT is Turkey’s first domestic and international money transfer and payment platform. UPT, running uninterrupted since its establishment, offers money transfer services to accounts, cards, or names in Turkey and abroad through both their physical service points as well as the UPTION mobile app.
As the money transfer system with the most widespread network in Turkey and abroad, we have more than 400,000 service points in 176 countries, and we continue to grow and increase our service points worldwide with new agreements and collaborations!
As UPT, we’ve stepped into the digital world with our new UPTION application, which launched in the last quarter of 2020. With this, we aim to increase accessibility in Turkey and around the world, and we are also confidently working towards our goals with innovative strategies in the field of payment systems in fintech.
Our new mobile application, UPTION, has already made life easier for thousands of people! With UPTION, one of the most preferred companies in the global money transfer sector for over 10 years, we bring all the transactions we offer at physical UPT points to the digital world. With UPTION, our users can send money to domestic and international accounts, cards, or names. Also with UPTION, we offer practical solutions such as “Request Money by Message” and “Money Transfer with QR” that make daily life much easier. Our users can also purchase game pins from many different game companies through UPTION, where we offer payment services in addition to money transfer.
What can you do with UPTION?
You Can Become a Digital Customer
It’s easy to become a customer at UPTION! You can become our customer easily and quickly by downloading the UPTION application and completing a few steps from anywhere!
You Can Get a Personal IBAN
Opening an account on UPTION is easy! Press the “My Accounts” button on the main page of the application, after pressing “Open Account”, you can open open accounts in seconds and get your IBAN numbers by following the instructions on the screen.
You Can Make International or Domestic Transfers
UPTION knows no bounds in its transfer capabilities! It is the UPTION feature that allows UPTION customers to make money transfers between themselves quickly and easily — in TL, USD and EUR currencies 24/7, free of charge. In addition, money can be transferred abroad to 176 countries to accounts, cards, or names.
You Can Receive Money from Abroad to Your Account
By using the “Take Into Account” feature of UPTION, you can easily get your money into your UPTION account by typing the reference number of money you received into the application. Best of all, you do not have to pay any fees for this process!
You Can Withdraw Cash from More than 400,000 Points
Thanks to the “Cash Withdrawal” feature of the UPTION application, you can withdraw money from your UPTION account in USD, EUR, or local currency from over 400,000 UPT contracted points around the world, no matter which country you are in.
You Can Make a Payment or Withdraw via QR Code
You can make your payment and/or withdrawal transactions quickly and securely using the dynamic QR feature, and share the QR code you created via apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, or add it to your favorites and use it again later.
You Can Request Money by Message
You can request money from your loved ones by sending an SMS, or you can request money from your friends in bulk by dividing the amount of a common expense you’ve all paid.
Traveling Affordably in Istanbul
There are thousands of places to experience, thousands of restaurants to visit, and thousands of flavors to taste in Istanbul. In this article, we will share with you our recommendations for discovering all Istanbul has to offer, and doing it in the most affordable way possible.
Historical Destinations
Every square meter of this city, which we have called “the city” for nearly 3000 years, carries with it traces of history. This is exactly why museums are the starting point in our itinerary. In addition, destinations such as Topkapi Palace are among the first places one must see. The palace, which began building right after the Conquest of Istanbul in 1453, was developed with various additions through the 19th century and was host to many sultans and their families, important political decisions, and many influential developments. You can complete your tour with a guide in just one day by purchasing affordably priced tickets and entering the museum. In addition, the Mosaic Museum, Archeology Museum, and Basilica Cistern should definitely be on your list.
Bosphorus Tour
If you haven’t seen the silhouette of Istanbul while breathing in the smell of the sea, you should consider the Bosphorus Cruise option. The magnificent Istanbul skyline, with its combination of historical mansions, palaces, and modern new buildings, looks most beautiful from the open water. Our Bosphorus Cruise is also perfect for taking photos.
Natural Wonders of Istanbul
Even though it is typically regarded as an urban destination, there are also carefully preserved natural beauties in Istanbul. Atatürk Arboretum is the best choice to be one with nature. Immerse yourself in the sounds of birds and the smell of green. The arboretum, which we especially recommend visiting in the Autumn months, greets you with its natural flora as well as wild animal varieties. You can spend three to four hours visiting Atatürk Arboretum, while getting rid of the stress of the city. Let’s add that there will be great photos here, just as in the Bosphorus Tour.
We have to say that the most important thing when planning a budget-friendly trip is to do research. For example, you can benefit from discounted tickets by choosing weekdays to visit museums and palaces. Another important tip is by reviewing banking apps, you can save more and handle all your transactions with minimal expense. If you are regularly transferring money to or from abroad, commissions and expenses accumulate quickly, so it is worth it to consider alternative options. The money you save can be spent on memories during your travels. If you’re determined to save, you can review and download the money transfer application www.uption.com.tr. Transferring money at zero cost in many conditions means that you can travel more and the savings can be felt in your pocket.
