Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about Georgian lari (GEL) transfers.
Sending to GEL
Who can I send GEL to?
You can send GEL to any bank account in Georgia.
What information do I need about my recipient?
You’ll need their full name and bank account number. In Georgia, this is called an IBAN. It’s usually 22 digits long, starts with GE, and is a mix of numbers and letters.
How much can I send?
You can send up to 2.6 million GEL per transfer.
How long does it usually take for the money to arrive?
Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually takes 0–1 working days to arrive in your recipient’s bank account. Conversion can take up to 2 working days.
We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up.
Learn more about how long transfers take
Sending from GEL
You can send money from GEL if you already hold GEL in your Wise account. You can add GEL to your Wise account by converting another currency you hold with Wise.
At the moment it's not possible to:
Send GEL to your Wise account using a bank account or another external payment method.
Add GEL to your Wise account using a bank account or another external payment method.