How can a foreign visitor open a TBC Bank card in Batumi, and what documents are required?

Besides visiting the branch, you can apply for a TBC card by filling out an online form — the bank calls back within 2–3 days. Extra documents about income or residence are now rarely requested.

According to one user's experience, TBC only asks for extra data (income, other accounts) when opening cards with special conditions — for a standard card, just a passport and phone number are enough.

You can apply at any TBC Bank branch in Batumi with a passport and a Georgian SIM card. The virtual card and online banking access were set up immediately; the physical card was ready for collection in about a week.

At a TBC Bank branch in Batumi, the application took around 15 minutes. A passport and Georgian phone number were required; the virtual card and app were available right away, with the physical card expected after 3 days.

When applying in Batumi, the bank may ask for your passport, Georgian residential address, employment details, and information about accounts at other banks. A virtual card and app access are set up first, followed by an SMS when the physical card is ready, usually in 2–3 days.