Can you pay by card in Batumi and where to withdraw cash lari?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
In Batumi, cards and Apple Pay are accepted almost everywhere, so cash is rarely needed. You can withdraw lari from Bank of Georgia or TBC ATMs, though some charge a fee and machines can occasionally malfunction — try a couple of spots if one doesn't work.
What the community said
One traveler withdrew lari with a card and got charged a fee. It worked out via Apple Pay at a Bank of Georgia branch near the cable car station. Meanwhile a Credo Bank ATM on Chavchavadze street ate the card entirely — the machine reportedly wasn't functioning and didn't even offer a cash withdrawal option.
11 days ago Bank of Georgia near the cable car
Many travelers find cash largely unnecessary in Batumi, since cards and Apple Pay are accepted almost everywhere — so it's worth thinking twice before withdrawing lari you don't actually need.
11 days ago
If you're planning a trip to Tbilisi, keep in mind that taxis and hotel payments there sometimes require cash specifically, so it's worth having some lari on hand in advance rather than relying only on a card.
11 days ago Tbilisi: taxis and hotels — cash only