Cash withdrawal at ATMs

When traveling in mountainous regions of Georgia, it is advisable to carry cash as a backup, even though many establishments may accept non-Russian credit cards. Not all locations might be equipped to process card payments, especially in remote areas.

It is possible to withdraw funds from a Wise card (formerly TransferWise) in Batumi. The Wise card is linked to a multi-currency account and can be used at ATMs that accept Visa or Mastercard.

Russian UnionPay cards (e.g., from ATB Bank) are functional in Georgia. Cash withdrawals can be made at Bank of Georgia and BasisBank ATMs without commission. TBC Bank ATMs charge a 5 GEL commission and may offer USD withdrawals. Card payments are accepted at Bank of Georgia (BOG) and TBC terminals.

Be vigilant when seeking to withdraw cash in Georgia. Scammers may contact you privately offering assistance through unofficial channels or altered links. Always verify information through official sources provided in the chat's pinned message. It is safer to use official bank services or reputable exchange offices.

In Batumi, it was not possible to withdraw cash in RUB, GEL, or USD from a card. The user had to transfer RUB to a Russian card to obtain cash.

Confirmation that cash withdrawal from Georgian ATMs using Kazakh bank cards is generally possible. No specific issues or limitations were reported in this context.