Money in Georgia, what currency is used in Georgia, where to change dollars, bank cards, tips
Before any trip, it is worth studying the currency of the country where you are going. We have collected all the information about money in Georgia. What currency is used in Georgia, where to change money, whether it is possible to pay with a card or only in cash, whether waiters are tipped. Use our tips so as not to find yourself in a hopeless situation
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Lari (international – GEL) is the national currency of Georgia, which was officially recognized in 1995. It is prohibited by law to use another currency throughout the country. Money in Georgia is accepted for payment exclusively in local currency, since violation of the law threatens with a serious fine.
One GEL includes 100 tetri. Paper banknotes with a face value of 200,100,50,20,10, 5 lari, as well as coins of 1 and 2 lari are used in monetary circulation.
Those three were released into circulation in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. One and two tetris are in little demand. As a rule, if the purchase amount in the supermarket was up to four tetris with the remainder, then rounding down occurs.
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Where to change money in Georgia
Upon arrival at the airport, each tourist will need to have several lari available at least to pay for travel to the hotel. The airport has the most unfavorable exchange rate, so it would be better to have small denominations of another currency to exchange for local money for the most initial expenses.
In Georgia, street money exchangers are considered to be the most popular place to exchange money. They look like small booths with a bright sign indicating the current exchange rate. Their working hours are usually around the clock or late.
Another option to exchange currency is to turn to money changers. They can be found in popular tourist places, in markets and near attractions. The course of street money changers, as a rule, is very profitable, but it is worth taking care of their conscientiousness and honesty. In such places, it is better not to exchange large cash, otherwise you may be deliberately deceived.
This method of exchanging money is safe, but it is still worth recalculating the money received without leaving the cash register. Cashiers do not aim to deceive, but it is possible to make mistakes.
The undoubted advantage of currency exchange in exchangers is the absence of commission. Before the conversion, it will not be superfluous to check with the cashier again the course, since the information on the scoreboard is not always updated in a timely manner. It is noted that on weekdays the course is slightly more profitable than on weekends.
Such exchangers are literally at every step in major tourist cities. In remote areas, there are not always exchangers, but there is always a bank there. The most popular banks are the National Bank of Georgia and TVS. The exchange rate in banks is less profitable than in exchangers. When exchanging currency in banks, a mandatory condition for the operation is the presentation of a passport.
Euros and dollars are considered the most profitable at the exchange rate for conversion. When exchanging Russian rubles, Azerbaijani manat, Turkish lira, Armenian dram, the exchange rate will bring great losses for tourists. But it's not worth going with any other currency, the rate is completely unprofitable.
Bank cards are rarely accepted for payment. Basically, you can pay with a card only in pharmacies, hypermarkets and hospitals.
There are many ATMs for cash withdrawal, especially at train stations, airports and shopping malls. Almost all ATMs have a choice of language (including Russian). You can only cash out Georgian lari and dollars, and you will have to receive euros at the cash desk. The commission for cash withdrawal is approximately 2%.
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Tips in Georgia
In Georgia, you can leave a tip if you liked the service, but there is no such tradition yet. On average, the tip amount is about 10% of the receipt, but the final amount remains at the discretion of the buyer.
Be careful, in restaurants and cafes, checks often indicate an amount of 10-15% of the order. Often tourists mistakenly believe that this is a tip, but no. This is the percentage for the service that the institution independently calculates, and this amount has nothing to do with tips. Therefore, if the service was at a good level, it is recommended to leave an additional tip.
If the receipt additionally indicates about 10% for the service, then the owner of the institution independently manages these funds. In many restaurants and cafes, this amount is charged regardless of the number and cost of ordered dishes and drinks. Most often, these funds are directed to utilities, consumables, employee uniforms and service improvements.
Locals practice leaving the change received from the bill instead of a tip, although the amount is small, but the staff is still pleased.
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Теперь, когда я чувствую себя более информированной, я жду с нетерпением возможности исследовать Грузию.
1.Какую валюту выгоднее менять на Грузинскую, рубли или доллары?
2.Есть ли такая «услуга» как перевод денег на карту по номеру телефона? В некоторых регионах Кавказа я сталкивалась с этим, терминалов для оплаты по карте нет, но продавцы всегда с радостью примут перевод. А связано это с тем, что обслуживание терминалов дорого, особенно для небольших магазинов
3.Какую минимальную сумму можно обменять обратно на рубли или доллары? Есть ли какой-то минимум?
У меня друг не так давно вернулся из Грузии и рассказал историю о том, что у него осталось много мелочи и он «катал» всех желающих на лифте в доме, где снимал квартиру))