NewsJune 3, 20261 min read
National Bank of Georgia Launches Modernized RTGS on ISO 20022 Platform
The previous platform had operated since 2009. The partnership between NBG and Montran on Georgia's settlement infrastructure spans more than 25 years.
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NOTICE (September 22, 2026)
Correction: The National Bank of Georgia states that the technological upgrade under which its Automated Transfer and Electronic Settlement System fully transitioned to the ISO 20022 messaging standard was implemented on May 11, 2026. June 3, 2026 is the date Montran announced the launch; its press release does not give a go-live date. (Source: https://nbg.gov.ge/en/page/rtgs-system)
The National Bank of Georgia went live with its modernized Automated Transfer System on June 3. Montran built the upgraded RTGS platform to support ISO 20022 messaging and continuous 24/7 processing.
The previous platform had operated since 2009. The partnership between NBG and Montran on Georgia's settlement infrastructure spans more than 25 years.
Montran is now building an instant payment system with a proxy addressing service for Georgia, targeted for go-live by the end of 2026.
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