2020-03-27
The Government of Georgia - in cooperation with Liberty Bank - decided to provide pension recipients of all ages without exception with pension payments for the month of April in advance, in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The government has already allocated the relevant funds from the state budget.
Pensions will also be issued using different regulations in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Specifically, receiving pension payments in cash will only be possible in accordance with the schedule that was announced by Liberty Bank in advance. However, pensioners will be able to use the funds available on their accounts at retail outlets - pharmacies or stores, as well as for the payment of utility bills, as soon as the funds are transferred, i.e., from 28 March.
Citizens should visit www.myliberty.ge or call the relevant phone number (032 208 from a cell phone, or 208 from a landline) to view the schedule for the payment of pensions in cash.
The Government of Georgia is urging pensioners to take care of their health and avoid standing in line at the bank to make cash withdrawals as today, plastic cards can be used to pay for virtually all services. And if they wish to receive their pensions in cash, it is essential that they maintain social distance while standing in line.
Several days ago, Liberty Bank allocated 100 million GEL to provide pensioners over the age of 70 with pensions for the month of April in advance, and it did so on its own initiative and using its own resources. The purpose of the initiative was to protect people in the highest risk group - those over the age of 70 - from the increased threat posed by the virus, in particular by reducing their need to go to the bank and maximizing the distribution of the flow of citizens.
The Government of Georgia thanks Liberty Bank for a very timely and correct decision, given the current situation in the country.
Press Service of the Government Administration