Can you pay by card in Abkhazia or only with cash?

In Abkhazia, you can pay by card, but not everywhere, so you cannot manage completely without cash. Cashless payments are gradually developing: many shops, cafes, and even some private traders at markets accept cards or transfers via Sber (referring to the Russian Sberbank Online) and QR codes.

Where cash rubles will be useful:

• At many markets and with street vendors.
• In small private guesthouses and cafes.
• When paying for taxis or tours on the spot.
• In places remote from tourist centers.

Where you can use a card:

• In large supermarkets and shopping centers.
• In most hotels when booking online or at the reception.
• When booking tours or tickets online.

We advise reading our full guide to be fully prepared: Currency and money in Abkhazia.

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