Can you exchange older US dollar banknotes in Batumi, and do Bank of Georgia ATMs dispense USD cash?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Based on chat reports, older US dollar bills are generally accepted at exchange offices in Batumi. These messages do not confirm that Bank of Georgia ATMs or branches reliably dispense USD cash, so check on site before counting on it.
What the community said
The chat specifically raised the issue of withdrawing USD from Bank of Georgia ATMs and branches, but no confirmed answer was given. If you need cash in USD, it is safer to check with a specific BoG branch or verify the dispensing currency on the ATM screen.
17 days ago Bank of Georgia (BoG)
According to travelers in the chat, older US dollar banknotes are accepted without issues at Batumi exchange offices. For cash exchange, this appears to be a more reliable option than relying on unconfirmed bank policies.
17 days ago Batumi exchange offices
One traveler brought newer banknotes because they were unsure about bank rules, but later found that regular exchange offices also take older bills. In practice, the uncertainty seems to be with banks rather than with exchange counters.
17 days ago