What is FUPS and why it's gone
FUPS was a Turkish prepaid payment service that attracted foreigners by letting them pay for Turkish online services without a local bank account. It provided a virtual Mastercard and functioned as an electronic wallet.
However, FUPS ceased active operations and became unavailable to new users. The reasons include tightening regulatory requirements in Turkey, mandatory full KYC verification, and changes in how foreign clients are handled. As a result, thousands of users found themselves searching for a replacement.
What replaced FUPS
Rewarble — the best alternative without verification
Rewarble is a prepaid Mastercard voucher service that requires neither a Turkish ID nor personal identity verification. You buy a voucher (for example, through Marix), receive a code, activate it on the Rewarble website, and get a virtual card with full payment details. The card is accepted on most international and Turkish payment pages.
Papara — broad coverage with basic registration
Papara allows foreigners to open a basic account with a foreign passport. Functionality is limited, but sufficient for most online purchases. Supports top-up via SWIFT and cryptocurrency.
İninal — physical card without a Turkish ID
İninal offers a physical prepaid Mastercard that can be purchased in Turkey by presenting a foreign passport. It works like a regular debit card — for online and in-person purchases.
Step-by-step guide to migrating from FUPS
- Identify which services you paid for with FUPS — games, streaming, apps?
- Choose a replacement — Rewarble suits most purposes; Papara covers a wider range of tasks.
- Register or buy a voucher — Rewarble is available through Marix without registration.
- Activate the card — follow the instructions on the chosen service's website.
- Update payment details — in services where the FUPS card was linked, enter the new card details.
Frequently asked questions
Will FUPS come back? As of 2026, there are no official announcements about FUPS resuming operations. We recommend using current alternatives.
Does Rewarble fully replace FUPS? Rewarble fulfills the key function — giving a foreigner a virtual Mastercard without a Turkish ID. This covers most FUPS use cases.
Do the alternatives have fees? Rewarble's fee is built into the voucher price. Papara and İninal may have monthly fees and transaction charges — check the latest terms on their official websites.