Havale

[Montana]

I have been expecting a transfer of some funds to my turkish lira bank account at the Yapi Kredi bank. I believe that the money has already been transfered but it doesnt show up in my bank account. (I made a telephone inquiry from England)The turkish person who has transferred the money says that it is in a Havale in my name, as they didnt use the account number. I have never heard of this before and havent managed to find anything out on the internet as its all in turkish. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this or can tell me anything about it. Any information would be much appreciated!!

[starman]

this is the old way of sending money. You need to go to the bank he sent it and tell them you are expecting a transfer in your name. Show id and then you get it. no need for account or anything else.

[Montana]

Thanks for your help Starman, I'll have to go into the bank when I'm in Turkey and try and sort it out from there! Good to know that it is a legitimate way of transfering money though, as I was getting a bit worried.