Does Credo Bank Georgia card work for Airbnb and international online payments?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Credo Bank cards may not work on Airbnb or other international platforms. Consider alternative Georgian bank cards or payment methods. Virtual cards are issued instantly, physical cards take 3–5 days.
What the community said
A TBC Bank card in Tbilisi can be obtained in 1–2 days. A virtual card is issued immediately at the branch; the physical card is ready the next business day after an SMS notification. You need a foreign passport, a Georgian phone number, and a Tbilisi address. Monthly fee is 10 GEL. The card supports Google Pay and Apple Pay, and can be topped up via the Zolotaya Korona app from Ozon Bank.
6 days ago TBC Bank — branch: 2 Giorgi Leonidze St, Tbilisi
Alfa-Bank Belarus Visa card works in Tbilisi without issues: accepted at shops, pharmacies, and cafes.
6 days ago Alfa-Bank Belarus — Visa
Credo Bank cards have been reported to fail when paying for Airbnb bookings. If this happens, try a card from another Georgian bank or an alternative payment method.
6 days ago Credo Bank — Airbnb payment issues
Belarusbank Mastercard cards issued in Belarus may work in Georgia, but it's worth checking with your bank before traveling, as acceptance can vary.
6 days ago Belarusbank Mastercard — Georgia
When opening a Credo Bank account in Tbilisi, a virtual card is issued immediately, while a physical card takes 3–5 business days. If you're only in the city for 2 days, you won't be able to pick up the physical card in time.
6 days ago Credo Bank — card issuance timeline
If you leave Tbilisi before your Credo Bank physical card is ready, you may be able to authorize a local contact to pick it up on your behalf. A power of attorney translated into Georgian may be required. Confirm this directly with a Credo Bank branch, as policies vary.
6 days ago Credo Bank — proxy card pickup