Cash or card in Batumi: best way to bring money as a tourist?
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One reported experience suggests a transfer to Credo can get stuck for a long time: in that case it was returned to the sender only after about a month and the fee was not refunded. A transfer to TBC in the same comparison arrived within one day.
22 days ago Credo and TBC Bank
According to one traveler, Credo may charge a 30 GEL monthly fee after a month without activity. If the card is only for a short visit, check this condition and consider closing it before leaving.
18 days ago 30 GEL per month at Credo
TBC card cash top-ups are capped at 2000 GEL, after which a fee applies to the whole amount. If you can transfer money instantly from another card, TBC may not add much value.
2000 GEL limit at TBC
Not all exchange offices in Batumi accept old-design US dollar bills — better to check ahead or bring newer bills.
You can open a TBC Bank card and transfer money onto it before the trip — convenient for spending locally.
TBC Bank
Traveling with regular cash also works fine — a local card isn't strictly necessary.