Do you need a Georgian phone number to open a bank card at TBC in Batumi, and what documents are required?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Recent reports say opening a card at TBC is currently straightforward: travelers usually need a passport and a Georgian SIM card. The discussion clarifies that this means a local mobile number, not a residency number.
What the community said
The chat clarified that when people mention a “Georgian number” for banking, they usually mean a local Georgian mobile phone number, not a residency number.
16 days ago Georgian SIM card
Based on the most recent experience shared, TBC is currently one of the easiest banks for card opening: the process was described as simple, and they usually ask only for a passport and a Georgian SIM card.
16 days ago TBC
The original question in the chat reflects common practice: people check in advance whether a passport and a local Georgian phone number are enough for banking-related applications.
16 days ago passport + Georgian phone number