How can a foreign visitor open a TBC Bank account and card in Batumi?

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TL;DR

At TBC Bank in Batumi, a passport may be enough to submit an application, but approval can depend on the applicant’s questionnaire and circumstances. One reported multicurrency card package cost GEL 10, with a stated issuance time of 2–3 days.

What the community said

At a TBC Bank branch on August 27, a card was issued for GEL 10. It was a Mastercard linked to a multicurrency account, with Georgian lari set as the primary currency.

TBC Bank — GEL 10, Mastercard, multicurrency account

In a recent TBC account application, only a passport was requested, with no proof of employment or self-employment status. There was no fee for the preliminary form, and the card was said to take 2–3 days to be ready.

TBC Bank — passport, 2–3 day issuance

TBC card packages and payment networks can vary by tariff and spending limits. A low-cost package was reported to offer Visa, while Mastercard was available with other service options.

TBC Bank — Visa and Mastercard

Account approval is not guaranteed: one applicant reported being declined after being asked questions and stating they were not employed. Be prepared for questions about employment and the purpose of opening the account.

TBC Bank — approval may be declined