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Money in Kazbegi

Payments, banking, ATMs, cash and cards.

The Georgian Lari (GEL) is the only accepted currency. ATMs are everywhere in cities — TBC Bank and Bank of Georgia offer the best rates with no dynamic-currency-conversion trap. Cards work in most restaurants and shops; keep small cash for marshrutkas, markets, and mountain guesthouses.

  • CurrencyGEL (Lari)
  • Best ATMsTBC / BoG
  • Card acceptanceHigh in cities

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Visa/Mastercard almost everywhere in cities. Bring small cash for marshrutkas, markets and rural areas.

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Currency rate and conversion | Bank of Georgia

Bank of Georgia’s currency rate and conversion page, showing updated exchange rates and an online converter. Useful for comparing bank cash rates with the official rate.

💡 Withdraw GEL from a bank ATM rather than exchanging at the airport for better rates.

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Avoid this · Avoid Euronet ATMs — high fees and bad rates.

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