What is İninal
İninal is a Turkish prepaid Mastercard issued by İninal Ödeme ve Elektronik Para Hizmetleri A.Ş. The card exists in both physical and virtual formats and is widely used for online shopping, digital services, and international payments. It is not tied to a bank account and requires no credit history.
For Russians and other foreigners, İninal has become one of the few accessible ways to obtain a Turkish payment card.
How foreigners can get İninal
Physical card
The physical İninal card can be purchased at partner retail stores across Turkey (Migros, A101, BİM, petrol stations, post offices, etc.). Buying the physical card requires only a foreign passport. No Turkish ID is needed.
After purchase, the card must be activated in the İninal app by entering basic details. Activation requires a Turkish phone number — you can buy a local SIM on the spot or use a virtual Turkish number.
Virtual card
Getting a virtual İninal online without visiting Turkey is more difficult — the app requires verification with a Turkish phone number. Workarounds exist but their reliability may vary.
What İninal pays for
İninal is accepted for:
- Steam and gaming platforms
- Netflix, Spotify (with a Turkish account)
- Online stores with delivery in Turkey
- Utilities and services within Turkey
- International online purchases
Step-by-step guide to getting İninal
- Travel to Turkey — the physical card is only available there.
- Find a point of sale — look for İninal cards at Migros, A101, BİM, or petrol stations.
- Buy the card — present your foreign passport, pay for the card and initial balance.
- Download the İninal app — available on App Store and Google Play.
- Activate the card — enter the card number and details in the app; a Turkish phone number is required.
- Top up and use — reload via the app, ATMs, and partner stores.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Turkish ID required for İninal? No — the physical card can be purchased with a foreign passport. Full verification and higher limits do require a Turkish ID or ikamet permit.
What are the limits for non-residents with İninal? Basic accounts have a top-up limit of around 750 TRY per month. After verification, limits increase significantly.
Can I get İninal without traveling to Turkey? Practically no — the physical card requires being in Turkey. If travel isn't possible, consider Rewarble through Marix — it's available entirely online.