Letim Payment Service to Close in Turkey Nov 30
Popular payment service Letim, used by Russian tourists in Turkey, will cease operations starting November 30, the Russian Tour Operators Association (ATOR) reported on Tuesday citing the service operator.
Consensus
- Letim will cease operations in Turkey on November 30, 2025.
- Users can spend remaining balances on Letim accounts until November 30, 2026.
- Users can transfer funds from Letim to a Russian bank account.
- Withdrawal of funds will remain possible after the app closure through customer support.
- Letim will ensure a transparent process for fund returns and timely communication with users.
- The closure of Letim will not affect the tourist flow to Turkey.
- Alternative non-cash payment options remain available for Russian tourists in Turkey, including through СБП.
- Many Russian tourists still use cash in Turkey by exchanging dollars and euros for Turkish lira.
Points of divergence
- Letim was launched after the termination of 'Mir' card services in Turkey and became a replacement for this payment method. — riamo
- The peak development of the service occurred in 2025. — riamo
- Letim introduced plastic cards under the Troy payment system, which allow cash withdrawals and payments at terminals. — riamo
- In summer, Letim temporarily suspended card issuance and cash withdrawal operations, but wallets and cards remain functional. — riamo
- Letim was launched after the termination of Mir card services in Turkey and became a substitute for this payment method. — interfax
- The peak development of the service coincided with 2025. — interfax
- In summer 2026, Letim announced a temporary suspension of card issuance and cash withdrawal operations, though wallets and cards continue to function. — interfax
- In April, AТОR reported that Russian tourists gained the ability to pay in rubles via СБП in Turkey. — vedomosti
- A map of payment points supporting СБП is available on the Turinvoice website. — vedomosti
- Letim will cease operations on November 30. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Popular Russian payment service Letim in Turkey plans to close on November 30 — РИАМО
- Payment service Letim in Turkey closes on November 30 — Московский кэш
- AtoR reported on the cessation of Letim operations in Turkey — Ведомости
- Russian tourists will have to find a replacement for payment service Letim in Turkey — Вести
- Popular payment service Letim for Russians in Turkey will stop working from November 30 — Интерфакс