Can you exchange GEL for USD in the TBC Bank app and withdraw USD cash from an ATM in Batumi?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
Yes — in the TBC Bank app you can convert GEL to USD, then withdraw the USD as cash from a TBC ATM. After the conversion the in-app balance may briefly look wrong, so trust the bank's SMS confirmation instead.
What the community said
After converting currency in the TBC app, the on-screen balance can briefly show a negative amount (e.g. -40 GEL) even though the money is still actually there — trust the bank's SMS notification, not the app's displayed balance.
28 days ago TBC SMS confirmation
Based on user experience, the TBC app does allow converting GEL to USD directly in the app, after which the converted USD can be withdrawn as cash from a TBC ATM.
30 days ago TBC Bank
To check GEL exchange rates, travelers use a free Telegram converter bot: just type something like '100 euros to GEL' or '1 btc in dollars' with no commands needed — it supports 110+ currencies, crypto and precious metals, with rate alerts and a daily summary option.
31 days ago Telegram currency converter bot