What’s the cheapest way to get US dollars or send money to a Georgian bank card in Batumi?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that some ATMs in Batumi dispense USD, but usually only in $100 notes and with about a 0.6% fee. If your money is in a Polish or other European account, sending EUR/USD by SWIFT via Revolut or Wise to a Georgian bank card is considered cheaper than withdrawing cash.
What the community said
If your funds are in a Polish account, the best-value option mentioned was using Revolut or Wise and then sending a SWIFT transfer in EUR or USD to a Georgian bank card. This was considered more transparent and cheaper than taking out cash from an ATM.
16 days ago Revolut / Wise / SWIFT
Be careful with published fee figures: one traveler saw a 0.34 rate mentioned, but on site it turned out to be a bank-related issue, and staff communicated only in Georgian. It’s safer to confirm the exact fee at the branch or from the bank’s official tariff sheet before making the transaction.
16 days ago 0.34
Travelers confirmed that some ATMs in Batumi do dispense US dollars. However, you should expect large denominations only — in one report the machine gave out only $100 bills, and the fee was about 0.6%, which becomes noticeable on larger withdrawals.
16 days ago $100 bills and 0.6%