American Express and TBC, one of the leading financial institutions in Georgia, have announced an agreement under which TBC will be able to accept American Express Card payments both at merchant locations and online.
The agreement aims to further expand American Express Card acceptance in Georgia and underscores TBC’s commitment to increasing simple, convenient and secure payment options for consumers and businesses.
For Card Members: Local and international American Express Card Members will be able to use their Cards across a wider merchant network, both in physical stores and online, giving them greater payment flexibility.
For Businesses: Through TBC, merchants will be able to serve both local American Express Card Members and international Card Members traveling to Georgia, helping them attract more customers and grow their business.
Today, American Express Cards are accepted at more than 190 million merchant locations worldwide¹, a number that grew by approximately 20 million this year. Over the past four years, the number of merchant locations accepting American Express Cards outside the U.S. has more than doubled, reflecting American Express’s ongoing commitment to expanding card acceptance around the world.
“We are pleased to partner with American Express to expand American Express Card acceptance in Georgia. This collaboration reflects our commitment to offering merchants a simple, convenient and secure payment experience, and giving customers greater payment choice. The partnership opens new opportunities for merchants to serve a wider range of customers, including international visitors, while also supporting the development of the payments ecosystem in Georgia,” said Sandro Rtveladze, Retail Business Director at TBC.
“Our goal is to expand the number of places where our Card Members around the world can use their American Express Cards. Our collaboration with TBC aims to further grow American Express Card acceptance in Georgia and marks another important step in providing our Card Members with more payment choice and creating new opportunities for merchants across the country,” said Sonia Dewan, Vice President and General Manager, Global Network Services EMEA, American Express.
For more information about American Express payments through TBC channels, please visit www.tbcbank.ge or call the hotline at (+995 32) 2 27 27 27.
¹ Estimated number of Locations in Force (LIF) as of July 2026. Data includes approximately 80 million merchant locations in China and Brazil that accept American Express Cards, including through digital wallets. LIF includes merchant locations acquired by American Express and by its partners where American Express Cards can be accepted. LIF estimates are based on data provided by certain third parties and include merchant locations that accept American Express Cards through payment intermediaries and digital wallets.
About TBC
TBC Bank is part of TBC Bank Group PLC, a London Stock Exchange-listed group that serves 7.2 million monthly digitally active customers in Georgia and Uzbekistan through two business models built on simplicity, accessibility and customer experience.
TBC is a leading digital-first financial services provider in Georgia, operating across retail, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), and corporate and investment banking (CIB). TBC has an extensive nationwide presence and a long track record of profitable growth and delivering high returns to shareholders.
TBC Uzbekistan is a leading digital financial ecosystem in Central Asia, serving consumers and businesses through a fully digital model.
TBC Group was founded in Georgia in 1992 and has operated in Uzbekistan since 2020. The Group has grown from a local market leader into a regional financial group.
TBC Group is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index and is also included in the FTSE4Good Index Series and the MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap Index.
About American Express
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Around the world, the company’s colleagues provide customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich their lives and help businesses succeed.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, the American Express brand is built on trust, security, outstanding service, a rich history of innovation, and creating membership value for customers and partners.
American Express aims to deliver the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of customers, including individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. American Express also builds and manages relationships with millions of merchants and partners across its global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/ and ir.americanexpress.com.
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