Where to exchange cash in Batumi without a bank card, and should you avoid airport exchange desks?

Do not rely solely on a bank card: travelers report that some foreign cards, including Russian-issued ones, may be declined even at entertainment venues.

If you run out of cash and have no card, the practical fallback is a city exchange office—so avoid leaving all currency exchange until the last day.

Open Yandex Maps and search for “currency exchange” to see multiple exchange-office locations across Batumi.

Avoid exchanging money at Batumi Airport unless absolutely necessary; travelers recommend going into the city and using one of the many exchange offices there.