How can international travelers receive a money transfer in Tbilisi, and what name format and documents are needed?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
To receive a money transfer in Tbilisi, the recipient’s name is typically entered in Latin letters exactly as in the passport. The person collecting it usually needs the transfer reference number, a Georgian phone number, and a passport.
What the community said
When sending a transfer to Tbilisi, it’s best to write the recipient’s first and last name in Latin letters exactly as shown in the passport. This helps avoid mismatches at pickup.
10 days ago Name in Latin letters as in the passport
A Georgian phone number can be used as the recipient’s contact number for the transfer. In practice, this is commonly used when arranging and collecting transfers in Tbilisi.
10 days ago Georgian phone number
Collection is typically done using the transfer reference number and the recipient’s passport. If the transfer details match the passport, that is usually enough to receive the money.
10 days ago Transfer reference number and passport