How to open a TBC Bank account/card in Batumi and how much does it cost?

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TL;DR

TBC Bank lets you open a card either online with verification or directly at a branch; monthly maintenance costs either 10 or 30 GEL, with the main difference being cash withdrawal limits.

What the community said

For remote setup, a TBC Concept premium package was mentioned at 500 GEL per year.

TBC Concept — 500 GEL per year

A common question is what happens if you skip the monthly TBC card maintenance fee — no confirmed answer was given in chat, so it's best to check directly with the bank (likely a debt accrues or the card gets blocked).

Exact TBC card fees and conditions aren't published anywhere obvious, so travelers usually ask directly in the community chat or at a bank branch.

Opening a TBC card is currently simple: you can apply online with verification or go directly to a branch. There are plans at 10 and 30 GEL per month, mainly differing by cash withdrawal limits.

TBC cards: 10 GEL / 30 GEL per month