Georgia is a rich country with rich culture, ancient and long history and rich ethnic groups. In addition to the Georgian people, there are many ethnic groups here with diverse and splendid national cultures. It is also a dream place for ski enthusiasts.

So, if you want to come here, you must not miss the Georgian currency exchange here. Next, the editor will give you some currency exchange strategies!

Georgia Currency Exchange Rate

The official currency of Georgia is GEL (Georgian Lari), pronounced as "Lari" and a homonym of "Lari" in Mandarin.

Banknotes: 1 lari, 2 lari, 5 lari, 10 lari, 20 lari, 50 lari, 100 lari.

Coin denominations: 1 lari, 2 lari, 5 lari, 10 lari, 20 lari, 50 lari.

Exchange rate

1 U.S. dollar: 2.707 lari

1 yuan: 0.3928 lari

Georgian lira exchange guide

At present, there is no lari exchange in domestic banks. You can exchange it into US dollars or euros domestically, and then exchange it into lari in Georgia.

There is an exchange point in the airport hall of Georgia, and the exchange rate is similar to that in the city. There are also many exchange points on the street with relatively good exchange rates.

And UnionPay credit cards

UnionPay card consumption

All merchants with the UnionPay logo in Georgia can use UnionPay cards for consumption.

A few merchants may not have the "UnionPay" logo on them. Cardholders can actively present their UnionPay cards and ask the cashier whether they can use it.

If you use dual identification cards, you cannot choose your own transaction network in Georgia for the time being. It is recommended to bring a UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to ensure that you can enjoy various discounts on the UnionPay network.

Withdraw cash with UnionPay cards

The ATM machines owned by Liberty Bank are located in airports, train stations, hotels, supermarkets and other transportation hubs and living places in various cities in Georgia. UnionPay cards can be used to withdraw cash. Local currency (Lari).

There is no currency conversion fee when using overseas UnionPay cards or making purchases or withdrawing money through the UnionPay network. The local currency transaction amount will be directly converted into RMB according to the market exchange rate.

The ATM withdrawal fee in Georgia consists of two parts:

(1) Card issuing bank handling fee: Please consult the card issuing bank for specific rates.

(2) Georgia ATM acquirer service fee: Some ATMs will charge withdrawal service fees, which are collected by local banks in Georgia and have nothing to do with UnionPay and the card issuer.

Note: The handling fee for withdrawing money from an ATM with a debit card is relatively low.

Credit Cards

There are many ATMs in Georgia, and various credit cards are widely accepted. It is recommended to check with the card issuer before departure to confirm the processing fee or currency conversion fee for credit cards used in Georgia.

After you master the currency exchange strategy here in Georgia, you can spend well when you come here. Feel the antiquity and culture here!