Sometimes you need cash — to pay back a friend or to have tip money for a night on the town — so you swing by an ATM. Depending on where you bank and what ATMs are nearby, you could end up paying much more than you need to when withdrawing your money. But you could save money on fees if you plan ahead.
Here’s what you need to know to avoid paying too much for ATM fees.
How Much Are Bank ATM Fees?
In a review of 21 banks and their ATM fees, GOBankingRates found that $2.83 is the average bank non-network ATM fee in the United States without foreign transaction fees, and banks charge non-customers $2.00 to $3.00 in fees at their ATMs. Read on to learn about the banks with the highest and lowest ATM fees, check the table to see what your bank charges and learn how you can avoid ATM fees altogether.
ATM Fees at Major Banks
Capital One ATM fees were one of the cheapest ATM fees of the banks surveyed for using non-network ATMs. Frost Bank and Comerica Bank charged $2 per withdrawal for non-network ATMs in the United States. Several banks tied for the highest charge, among them are PNC Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Huntington National Bank, all charging $3 per non-network ATM withdrawal.
Many of the major banks charge the same rates. For example, Bank of America, Member FDIC, Citi® and U.S. Bank all have the same ATM fees: $2.50 for non-network ATM withdrawals in the U.S.
| Bank | Non-Network ATM Withdrawal Fee | Non-Network International ATM Withdrawal* |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Capital One | $2.00 | $2.00 plus 3% |
| Chase | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Citi | $2.50 | N/A |
| First Horizon Bank | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Comerica Bank | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| Fifth Third Bank | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| HSBC Bank | Fee is set by machine operator | Fee is set by machine operator |
| KeyBank | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| PNC Bank | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Regions Bank | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Santander | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| TD Bank | $3.00 | 3% |
| US Bank | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Union Bank | Fee is set by machine operator | Fee is set by machine operator |
| Wells Fargo | Fee is set by machine operator | $5.00 |
| Huntington National Bank | $3.00 | 3% |
| Bank of the West | $3.00 | 2% |
| City National Bank | $2.50 | 3% |
| Frost Bank | $2.00 | Fee is set by machine operator |
| Associated Bank | $3.00 | 3% |
| Information accurate as of Feb. 24, 2023. *Your bank may charge an additional fee if your ATM withdrawal is in a foreign currency or takes place in a foreign country. For example, many banks charge a 3% foreign transaction fee. |
Foreign Transaction Fees
Fees for international ATM withdrawals can be much higher, and banks often tack on additional foreign transaction fees that make foreign ATM withdrawals even more expensive.
Keep in mind that if the withdrawal is in a currency other than U.S. dollars, you’ll be charged an additional fee of 3% of the withdrawal. Contact your bank ahead of time if you plan to travel abroad to find out about foreign transaction fees that you might have to pay.
Which Banks Don’t Charge ATM Fees?
The best way to avoid ATM fees is to plan ahead, including using the internet to search the term “cheapest ATM fees near me” before you visit an ATM and opening accounts at banks with no ATM fees. Always read the fine print and ask questions; banks that do not charge ATM fees might have minimum balance requirements or only reimburse a certain amount of fees each month. The best option is to find a bank with a network of fee-free ATMs that are easily accessible for you, so that you can save yourself a lot of money.
Information is accurate as of Feb. 24, 2023.
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