Welcome to the ultimate guide of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions!
IMPORTANT UPDATE 26 JULY 2023:
OlduBil: "Transfers from foreign bank accounts to our bank accounts in Turkey are not possible".
OlduBil is no longer accepting deposits/transfers from foreign bank accounts. Please DO NOT make any transfers into OlduBil (i.e. your Türkiye Mastercard) until further notice!
If you already have the funds in OlduBil from a previous transfer, you are free to use it for anything. For those wanting to top up your Türkiye Mastercard, please DO NOT initiate any transfers into OlduBil from Wise or Revolut until I have a new update
This deal is expired and is effectively over at this point in time. Every transfer done is at your own risk!
18/07/23: OlduBil has increased their top-up fees to 9.3% (up from 6.25%) stating "Dear customer, our global operations cost increased due to high inflation rate in Turkish Lira. In order to continue the service we provide you we had to change our top-up commission to 9,3%. We appreciate your understanding and support."
Updates:
- 26/06/23 11:40pm - Turkish Lira have crashed even more, so I've corrected all prices in this guide!
- 26/06/23 11:40pm - Fixed the incorrect plan total amount, thanks to @6wolfy9
- 27/06/23 1:30pm - Due to the sudden and large number of transfers from you guys, Wise is now giving a transfer date of 3rd July. Please avoid Wise if you can and go the Revolut route. I can confirm Revolut transfers are much faster within minutes (or hours at the latest). For those who have already initiated a transfer via Wise, feel free to cancel the transfer (or let it send anyway in case you want to buy cheap Turkey products and services or sign up to other cheap Turkey subs) and go to Revolut.
- 28/06/23 1:00pm - Due to a public holiday in Turkey from 27 June to 1st July (Kurban Bayrami Holiday), all transfers are delayed until Monday 3rd July. Please keep this in mind when making a transfer. - thanks to @netsurfer
- 03/07/23 2:00am - Edited method, I'm so sorry for making all of you pay for an extra month for no reason for the 36 months plan. Please forgive me.
- 04/07/23 6:30pm - Microsoft must have caught on, and are blocking OlduBil Virtual cards due to security issues (good fraud prevention). This is an easy fix, and THIS DEAL IS STILL WELL AND ALIVE! Here's what you need to do:
- Log on microsoft, then go to Contact Us. Click "Contact us" to bring up the 'Contact us' window. For the first dropdown field "What are you having trouble with", select "Subscriptions and Billing". For the second dropdown field "What's the issue", select "I need help purchasing content". For the third field "Describe your issue", man up and say something. Click "Next" > "See contact options" > "Chat online" then you'll be connected with an agent instantly. Tell them you are not able to add your credit card and ask if there's a problem on your MS account. If they ask ridiculous questions, pretend it's all working fine and start a new chat.
Credits to @Scrooge McDeal, who suggested I make a guide on this awesome ALL TIME LOW deal! And you probably know me by now - if I make a guide, best believe it's gonna be good (let me know if someone else can do it better pls). Like Netflix and Disney Plus and literally every guide I've made, I spent a chunk of money out of generosity to test the current validity of this method (I tested transfers from Wise into OlduBil) as well as annotating screenshots throughout the sign-up process (see screenshots in the instructions section). From this testing, I believe this opens a new doorway to a variety of insane deals and prices we weren't able to previously obtain. Please show some love and any comments, concerns, suggestions or feedback are welcome :)
Modern problems require modern solutions. Like Youtube, Netflix, Discord, Google One, Microsoft 365, relocating (virtually of course) to Turkey is usually the best option, with some methods saving hundreds or thousands of dollars each year added up.
The processes below are very easy, just take it slow and you'll get there! Just remember you'll be saving hundreds at the end of the day. The 14 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan will cost ₺374,94 TL ($21.64 AUD, or $1.55/mth) and the 36 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan will cost ₺1034,72 TL ($59.68 AUD, or $1.66/mth). Note that despite the long term 36 month plan has a higher $/mth, it works out cheaper because if you signed up to 14 months, you'll be paying almost 3 times higher if you want to extend at the end of the 14th month.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- No VPN required
- You must have no current subscriptions
- HURRY - Microsoft is increasing the prices of all Game Passes starting 6th July 2023, so this deal will be sadly expiring soon:
Australia
| Subscription Plan | Old AU Pricing | New AU Pricing from 6th July | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Live Gold (1 Month) | $10.95 AUD | $11.95 AUD | 9% |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month) | $15.95 AUD | $18.95 AUD | 19% |
Turkey
| Subscription Plan | Old TR Pricing | New TR Pricing from 6th July | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Live Gold (1 Month) | ₺29,99 TL | ₺79,99 TL | 166% |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month) | ₺44,99 TL | ₺120,99 TL | 168% |
Note that due to a recent and continuing crash in the Turkish Lira currency, the TRY-AUD is hitting an all time low. All prices in this guide are current as of 26 June 2023.
Available Plans:
You can see all the features of all the Xbox Game Passes here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/compare-xbox-game-pa…
Microsoft Game Pass pricing currently until 6th July 2023:
| Subscription Plan | TR Pricing | AU Conversion | AU Pricing | Savings | % Saving | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Live Gold (1 Month) | ₺29,99 TL | ~$1.73 AUD | $10.95 AUD | ~$9.22 AUD | 84% | Still cheaper than AUS |
| Xbox Live Gold (3 Months) | ₺74,99 TL | ~$4.33 AUD | $29.95 AUD | ~$25.62 AUD | 86% | Still cheaper than AUS |
| Xbox Game Pass PC (1 Month) | ₺29,99 TL | ~$1.73 AUD | $10.95 AUD | ~$9.22 AUD | 84% | Still cheaper than AUS |
| Xbox Game Pass Console (1 Month) | ₺29,99 TL | ~$1.73 AUD | $10.95 AUD | ~$9.22 AUD | 84% | Still cheaper than AUS |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month) | ₺44,99 TL | ~$2.60 AUD | $15.95 AUD | ~$13.35 AUD | 84% | Still cheaper than AUS |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (14 Months) | ₺374,94 TL | ~$21.64 AUD | $223.30 AUD | ~$201.18 AUD | 90% | Good Value at $1.55/mth |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (36 Months) | ₺1034,72 TL | ~$59.68 AUD | $574.20 AUD | ~$514.52 AUD | 90% | Best Value $1.66/mth |
New Microsoft Game Pass pricing from 6th July 2023:
| Subscription Plan | TR Pricing | AU Conversion | AU Pricing | Savings | % Saving | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Live Gold (1 Month) | ₺79,99 TL | ~$4.72 AUD | $11.95 | ~$7.23 AUD | 61% | Accurate and confirmed |
| Xbox Live Gold (3 Months) | ₺199,99* TL | ~$11.80 AUD | N/A | N/A | N/A | *Prediction - based on current pricing |
| Xbox Game Pass PC (1 Month) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unknown (assuming ₺79,99* TL) |
| Xbox Game Pass Console (1 Month) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Unknown (assuming ₺79,99* TL) |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month) | ₺120,99 TL | ~$7.14 AUD | $18.95 AUD | ~$11.81 AUD | 62% | Accurate and confirmed |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (14 Months) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | * |
Note: We don't know what the exchange rate will be on 6th July 2023, so we'll be assuming the current rate as of 26th June 2023. All prices in this guide are current as of 26 June 2023.
Instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully. Complete Part 1, then either Part 2a or Part 2b, then either Part 3 or Part 4.
Part 1 - Obtaining a Turkey Virtual Mastercard (extremely easy)
Download the OlduBil app on the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).
Open the app and log in or create an account (if you don't have it already). Use your real details (name, Australian mobile number etc). This should be a very easy process…
On the home page of the app, look at the bottom tabs, tap "Deposit Money", then "Deposit via Bank Transfer / ETF". You'll be presented a page with your 16-digit Virtual Turkey Mastercard Number. Write down this number (by the way, you can find your full Virtual Mastercard details on the "My Wallet" tab on the Home Page of the app). On the same page, at the bottom, select bank
"Aktifbank""VakıfBank""Garanti Bankasi" in the dropdown and write down it's IBAN number (TR followed by 24 numbers). Garanti Bankasi has been confirmed working as per comments from OzBargain users.Aktifbank details:Company Name: TURK ELEKTRONIK PARA A.S.Aktifbank IBAN: TR97 0014 3000 0000 0003 0484 87Aktifbank BIC: CAYTTRIS (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)
Recipient Address for Aktifbank (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)Street and number: Hafta Sk. No 9Zip code: 06700Town/City: Ankara
Please see below details for VakıfBank…VakıfBank details:Company/Receiver Name: TURK ELEKTRONIK PARA A.S.VakıfBank IBAN: TR38 0001 5001 5800 7302 9638 73VakıfBank BIC: TVBATR2A (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)
Recipient Address for VakıfBank (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)Street and number: SARAY MAHALLESI DR ADNAN B, NO 7/A-B UMRANIYEZip code: 34768Town/City: ISTANBUL
Please see below details for Garanti Bankasi…
Garanti Bankasi details:
- Company/Receiver Name: TURK ELEKTRONIK PARA A.S.
- VakıfBank IBAN: TR68 0006 2001 6150 0006 2908 93
- VakıfBank BIC: TGBATRIS (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)
Recipient Address for Garanti Bankasi (you'll only need this if topping up via Revolut)
- Street and number: LEVENT NISPETIYE MAH. AYTAR, CAD. NO.2 BESIKTAS
- Zip code: 34340
- Town/City: ISTANBUL
Part 1 is now complete. Proceed to either Part 2a or Part 2b
Part 2a - Topping up your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard with Wise (App or Web)
Wise fee: ~A$2.13, OlduBil fee: 6.25% of transfer (~A$4.35 for a ₺1200 TL transfer)
Update: 28/06/23 1:00pm - **Due to a public holiday in Turkey from 27 June to 1st July (Kurban Bayrami Holiday), all transfers are delayed until Monday 3rd July. Please keep this in mind when making a transfer.
Log in or create an account on Wise. You can use the Wise website, or the Wise app on the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).
Top up Australian Dollars (AUD) into your Wise account (at least $30 AUD for the 14 month plan, $75 for the 36 month plan but no more than $160 because OlduBil allows a maximum deposit of ₺2750,00 TL ≈ A$160 per month). You can add Australian Dollars (AUD) into your Wise account via PayID (instant, no fee), POLi (instant, $1.18 AUD fee) or Manual Bank Transfer (business days only, no fee).
Convert your Australian Dollars (AUD) to Turkish Lira (TRY). This conversion should be instant. To do this, click onto "Australian Dollar", then "Convert", then select AUD → TRY and type in the amount you wish to convert and press "continue" then "convert". Wise charges a 1.07% fee for AUD-TRY conversions.
Send your newly converted Turkish Lira to your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard. To do this, click onto "Turkish Lira", then "Send", then select "Same currency". Enter the amount of Turkish Lira you wish to transfer (Note: Wise charges a ₺24.34 TL flat fee for a single transfer, so this fee will be added onto the amount you enter). Click "continue", then "New contact", then "Someone else". On this page, leave the "their email" box empty, and tick "I know their bank details". For the "Full name of the account holder" field, type in "TURK ELEKTRONIK PARA A.S." and for the "IBAN" field, type in the IBAN you wrote down in Part 1 Step 3 ~~. Continue and in the "Review transfer details" section (see screenshot), double check everything is correct and then for the "Reference for TURK" field, you must type in your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard number (without spaces). Tick the confirmation box and then "Confirm and send". This transfer will only be initiated during normal Turkey business hours and takes around 10 minutes on Wise's end. My transfer took 2 hours to land into my OlduBil account.
Note: Make sure you only transfer the amount you actually need to pay for your subscription (add a few dollars extra in case due to currency fluctuations) because due to regulations, OlduBil does not allow withdrawals unless you originally signed up with a Turkey phone number.
Part 2b - Topping up your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard with Revolut (App only)
Revolut fee: ~A$1.79, OlduBil fee: 6.25% of transfer (~A$4.35 for a ₺1200 TL transfer)
Update: 28/06/23 1:00pm - **Due to a public holiday in Turkey from 27 June to 1st July (Kurban Bayrami Holiday), all transfers are delayed until Monday 3rd July. Please keep this in mind when making a transfer.
Download the Revolut app on the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) if you don't already have it installed.
Open the app and log in or create an account (if you don't have it already).
Top up Australian Dollars (AUD) into your Revolut account (at least $30 AUD for the 14 month plan, $75 for the 36 month plan but no more than $160 because OlduBil allows a maximum deposit of ₺2750,00 TL ≈ A$160 per month). You can add Australian Dollars (AUD) into your Revolut account via a debit/credit card (instant, no fee), Apple Pay (instant, no fee), Google Pay (instant, no fee) or Manual Bank Transfer (usually instant, no fee).
Convert your Australian Dollars (AUD) to Turkish Lira (TRY). This conversion should be instant. To do this, select "Australian Dollar", then "Exchange", then select AUD → TRY and type in the amount you wish to convert and press "Review order" then "Sell AUD for TRY". Revolut charges no fee for currency conversions.
Send your newly converted Turkish Lira to your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard. To do this, go to the buttom tabs of the app and click onto "Transfer", then "+ New" (top right corner), then select "Send International". Scroll down and select "Türkiye" as the destination. Enter the amount of Turkish Lira you wish to transfer (Note: Revolut charges a ₺30.15 TL flat fee for a single transfer, so this fee will be added onto the amount you enter). For the transer method, select "Bank Account" (this is probably default anyway). For the Reference field, you must type in your OlduBil Virtual Turkish Mastercard number (without spaces). Click "Continue", then on the "Who to pay" page, tap "+ New" (top right corner). Select the "Business" tab. For the IBAN field, type in the IBAN you wrote down in Part 1 Step 3 ~~. For the BIC/SWIFT field, type in the BIC code you wrote down in Part 1 Step 3 ~~. For the "Company name", type in "TURK ELEKTRONIK PARA A.S." and ignore the email field. Press "Add the recipient" then on the following page, enter the VakıfBank address (the one from Part 1 Step 3) and review the transfer and estimated arrival, then send it off to Turkey :))
HELP POINT using Aktifbank: Screenshots of the process for step 5 in the following order: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9)HELP POINT using VakıfBank: TBC but very similar to Aktifbank (just different bank information) see above screenshots for process
Note: Make sure you only transfer the amount you actually need to pay for your subscription (add a few dollars extra in case due to currency fluctuations) because due to regulations, OlduBil does not allow withdrawals unless you originally signed up with a Turkey phone number.
Part 3 - Paying for 14 Months of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (₺374,94 TL)
Summary: Purchase 4x 3 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, 1x 1 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, 1x 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in that particular order. Ensure you go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase.
Notes: The Microsoft product pages will be in Turkish (which is easily navigatable if you have some common sense). Feel free to translate the page to English otherwise.
Log into Microsoft, then purchase the 3 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription for ₺74,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. As soon as the 3 months have been topped up, go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew". DO NOT cancel your Xbox Live Gold subscription.
HELP POINT: Because the popup payment windown cannot be translated to English, here are screenshots of the process in the following order: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8)
Similar to Google, a Turkish payment profile will be created and stored (if you don't have one yet), if you do not already have one. So make sure you pay with your Virtual Turkey Mastercard from Part 1, use your real name and use any random Turkey address (if needed, use a fake address generator to obtain a random Turkey address - refresh if you have OCD and want an easy to read address).
Repeat step 1 three more times, ensuring you "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase. After completing this step, you should have a total of 12 months Xbox Live Gold in your Microsoft account.
Purchase the 1 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription for ₺29,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. As soon as this 1 month have been topped up, go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew". DO NOT cancel your Xbox Live Gold subscription. After completing this step, you should have a total of 13 months Xbox Live Gold in your Microsoft account. Microsoft only allows a maximum of 13 months Xbox Live Gold at any one time.
Lastly, purchase the 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for ₺44,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. This step will convert your subscription at a 1:1 ratio giving you a total of 14 months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in your Microsoft account. Enjoy!
Part 4 - Paying for 36 Months of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (₺1034,72 TL)
Summary: Purchase 4x 3 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription, 12x 1 Month Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription, 11x 1 Month Xbox Game Pass for Console subscription, 1x 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in that particular order. Ensure you go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase.
Notes: The Microsoft product pages will be in Turkish (which is easily navigatable if you have some common sense). Feel free to translate the page to English otherwise.
Log into Microsoft, then purchase the 3 Month Xbox Live Gold subscription for ₺74,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. As soon as the 3 months have been topped up, go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew". DO NOT cancel your Xbox Live Gold subscription.
HELP POINT: Because the popup payment windown cannot be translated to English, here are screenshots of the process in the following order: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8)
Similar to Google, a Turkish payment profile will be created and stored (if you don't have one yet), if you do not already have one. So make sure you pay with your Virtual Turkey Mastercard from Part 1, use your real name and use any random Turkey address (if needed, use a fake address generator to obtain a random Turkey address - refresh if you have OCD and want an easy to read address).
Repeat step 1 three more times, ensuring you "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase. After completing this step, you should have a total of 12 months Xbox Live Gold in your Microsoft account.
Purchase the 1 Month Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription for ₺29,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. Similar to step 1, as soon as the 1 month have been topped up, go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew". DO NOT cancel your Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription.
Repeat step 3 eleven more times, ensuring you "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase. After completing this step, you would have bought 12 months Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Purchase the 1 Month Xbox Game Pass for Console subscription for ₺29,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. Similar to step 1, as soon as the 1 month have been topped up, go to Microsoft subscription management and "turn off auto-renew". DO NOT cancel your Xbox Game Pass for PC subscription.
Repeat step 5 ten more times, ensuring you "turn off auto-renew" after each purchase. After completing this step, you would have bought 11 months Xbox Game Pass for Console.
Lastly, purchase the 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription for ₺44,99 TL in the Turkish Microsoft store using your Turkey Virtual Mastercard from OlduBil. This step will convert your subscription at a 1:1 ratio giving you a total of 36 months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in your Microsoft account. Enjoy!
FAQ
Q: Do I need a Turkish number to register with OlduBil?
A: No, you don't need a Turkish number. OlduBil supports Australian numbers.
Q: Do I have to verify myself with OlduBil??
A: No, there is no verification.
Q: What is the maximum deposit limit with OlduBil?
A: There is a monthly deposit limit of ₺2750 TL.
Q: How can I top up my Virtual Turkey Mastercard on OlduBil?
A: You can transfer with Wise, Revolut, or another bank. You must transfer Turkish Lira, not Australian Dollar.
Q: What else do I have to consider when making the transfer??
A: Be sure to include your Oldubil credit card number in the reference field (without spaces). You can find your Virtual Mastercard Number by going to Deposit Money (bottom tabs) → Deposit via Bank Transfer/EFT.
Q: I sent money to a bank from OlduBil and didn't receive anything. What can I do??
A: You can write to [email protected] and explain your issue. The processing cost is ₺3 TL.
Q: Where can I get the BIC code?
A: You can get the BIC of the respective bank here
@I Smell Pennies: Thank you @I Smell Pennies. Managed to snag one in the end!
Thankfully I don't need to repeat this process for another 3 years!