Do currency exchange offices in Batumi accept old-design or worn US dollar bills?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Many Batumi exchange offices refuse old, worn, or marked dollar bills — they prefer newer series (post-2006) in mint condition; Wise transfers are an alternative but don't always beat cash exchange rates.
What the community said
No confirmed answer was given in the chat about old dollar bills — travelers ask this before their trip after hearing Georgian exchanges are strict about bill condition.
1 day ago
The question about using Wise instead of exchanging cash for lari also went unanswered in the chat — relevant for those comparing which option is cheaper.
1 day ago Wise
Another traveler asked the same question about old dollar bills again a few days later — this seems to be a recurring concern for tourists planning to exchange currency in Batumi.
1 day ago