International money transfers

Following sanctions on Zolotaya Korona (KoronaPay), alternative money transfer services like Unired, MultiTransfer, and Kwikpay are being used for Russia-to-Georgia transfers. Direct transfers from certain Russian banks (e.g., Alfa-Bank) to Georgian Visa cards are also reported as functional. Note that transfers often arrive in USD, necessitating local currency conversion.

Transfers from Tinkoff Bank to TBS may currently be unavailable. This could be due to service disruptions or restrictions. Alternative methods for international money transfer might be necessary.

Traditional money transfer services like 'Zolotaya Korona' are no longer available for transfers from Georgia to Russia. Users are seeking alternative methods for sending money.

Users are inquiring about the possibility of exchanging Georgian Lari for Russian Rubles in Georgia, either through official exchange offices or peer-to-peer transactions. Some users are offering to exchange Lari for Rubles, either in cash or via bank transfers. The prevailing exchange rate for Lari to Rubles is mentioned as around 85.5 (presumably for 1000 RUB per Lari, or similar ratio). There is also mention of a 4% commission for exchanges. Official exchange offices are available in Georgia.

International money transfers: P2P transfers between Georgian banks (TBC/BoG) and Russian bank cards carry a high risk of account suspension for the Georgian account due to AML/sanctions compliance. It is advised to avoid direct P2P transfers to Russian banks to prevent blocking of Georgian accounts.

Money transfers from Russia to Georgia currently work via specific bank-to-bank routes like Tinkoff to Credo Bank. When transferring to TBC Bank, ensure the correct bank name (TBC, not TBS) is used to avoid transaction failures.

Transferring money from Georgia to Russia has become challenging due to the suspension of services like 'Zolotaya Korona'. Alternative methods include: direct transfers via Russian banks like Tinkoff (potentially with less favorable exchange rates around 35 RUB per GEL), using cryptocurrency exchanges (involving commissions up to 4%), and seeking private exchange services for Lari to Rubles. Services like YooMoney are also mentioned as an option, though exchange rates may vary. Caution is advised to avoid scams.

Methods for exchanging Russian Rubles (RUB) to Georgian Lari (GEL) after the suspension of Golden Crown include: using Georgian Visa cards with services like Unired, Avosend, Kwikpay; crypto exchanges; and multi-transfer services. Some exchange offices (e.g., Transstroybank) may offer short-term currency reservations.

It is possible to exchange Georgian Lari (GEL) for Russian Rubles (RUB) within Georgia, either by finding individuals offering this service or through exchange offices. One user offered to exchange RUB for GEL.

To transfer money from Russia to a Georgian TBS bank card, users have successfully used Alfa-Bank and T-Bank (Tinkoff). Transfers can be made by account number in RUB or by IBAN in GEL. Transfers by account number are often almost immediate.

To move funds from a Russian Sberbank account to Georgia (in GEL): 1. Transfer money to Yandex Pay. 2. Use the KoronaPay (Zolotaya Korona) app to initiate a transfer to yourself. 3. If a Georgian bank card is unavailable, pick up the cash in person at a KoronaPay branch/agent location.

What are the available methods for transferring money from a Georgian bank to Russia, excluding cryptocurrency? Swift transfers are mentioned as a potential option.

To transfer money from Russia to Georgia after the suspension of Golden Crown, consider using Russian banks like Tinkoff (which offers a better exchange rate) or VTB, sending funds via card number. Direct transfers to Georgian bank cards may also be possible. For example, Tinkoff's conversion rate was approximately 85 RUB per USD, while VTB's was around 88 RUB per USD.

To transfer funds from a Georgian card to a Russian card urgently, you may need to find an intermediary who can facilitate the transaction. Some users in online communities might offer this service. Alternatively, explore cross-border payment platforms or services that support international card-to-card transfers. Ensure any intermediary is trustworthy before proceeding.

Money transfers from Russia to Georgia: Zolotaya Korona (Golden Crown) works with specific Russian banks (Sber, T-Bank, Alfa). Use the recipient's name as written in their international passport (Latin script). Receiving in Georgia requires the transfer code and the physical international passport.