ATM usage charges are fees charged by many banks and interbank networks for the use of their automated teller machines (ATMs). In some cases, these fees are assessed solely for non-bank members; in other cases, they apply to all users. Many people oppose this charge because ATMs are actually cheaper for banks than withdrawals from human cashiers.
Two types of consumer costs exist: additional fees and foreign charges. Surcharges may be charged by ATM owners (deployers or independent sales organizations) and will be charged to consumers using machines. Foreign charges or transaction fees are fees charged by card issuers (financial institutions, value-added providers) to consumers to transact outside their machine network in the case of a financial institution.
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Australia
A number of ATM networks are operated in Australia, the top five of which are: Commonwealth Bank-Bankwest network (with more than 4,000 machines), NAB-rediATM network (with more than 3,400 machines), Westpac-St.George-BankSA and Melbourne network Bank (with more than 3,000 machines), ANZ (with more than 2,600 machines) and Suncorp (with more than 2,000 machines), and others. Customers of financial institutions in the network are not charged directly for ATM use. ING Direct Australia, which does not operate its own ATM or has a branch network, reimburses the cost of a domestic ATM customer who deposits A $ 1,000 per month as part of the loyalty program. Australians make more than 250 million ATM withdrawals from banks other than their own banks by 2016.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has enabled direct charging in Australia's ATM network since March 2009. The RBA says the reform will result in benefits for competition and efficiency in Australian ATM systems. Independent ATM operators compete on a highly variable cost basis, volatile transaction volume, extremely low transaction volumes (compared to large banks) and floating cash costs. The only cost recovery method available for independent ATM operators is ATM charges. Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and Westpac charge "A $ 2" ATM service fees for withdrawals and non-subscriber balance requests at their ATM, NAB-rediATM A $ 2.00 for domestic card and A $ 3.00 for international card (50c for questions), Suncorp A $ 2.20 (80c for inquiry). On September 24, 2017, Commonwealth Bank eliminated ATM fees on cash withdrawals made by customers from other banks, and three other major banks followed suit. Large banks control less than 40% of ATMs, and about 55% are owned by specialist ATM operators who tend to charge $ 3 or more for a transaction.
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Brazil
In Brazil, banks such as Banco24Horas, Citibank, Bradesco, Banco do Brasil, Caixa EconÃÆ'Â'mica Federal, ItaÃÆ'º and Santander operate their own national ATM network. These ATMs can be found in many locations such as the bank branch itself, kiosks scattered throughout the city or even supermarkets, gas stations, shopping malls and post offices, making it very easy for customers to withdraw and check balances without incurring any costs.. There is also no refusal fee (ie when trying to withdraw more money from what's available in your account) because Brazilian businesses can not charge for services that are not provided. However, fees are assessed if there is excessive use of the ATM (that is, making more withdrawals than what is allowed by their monthly maintenance fee). Fees and limits can be checked on the FEBRABAN website (Brazilian Banking Federation).
Third-party networks
The Bank of Brazil has several partnerships in place to expand their coverage.
Banking Correspondent (banking agent)
A partnership with the store owner, who then uses a small wireless ATM (such as POS EFT wireless) to process transactions for banks, such as deposits, payments, and withdrawals. The use of a banking agent does not usually cost anything.
Interbank network
Brazil has no national interbank network, but ATMs from several banks are connected to other banks' networks. This is usually indicated in the ATM itself. The use of inter-bank networks does generate costs.
Drag cash with Visa debit card
The Brazilian acquisition Cielo (formerly known as VisaNet) offers Visa debit cardholders an option to withdraw a small amount of cash (up to R $ 100, approximately US $ 30) when paying for merchandise at every Visa-accepting store. The store owner then hands over the money to the customer at the checkout. While the purchase itself generates fees for businesses (such as credit card or other debit transactions), withdrawals are not, and fully reimbursed.
Third-party networks
There is a third party ATM network like Banco24Horas that charges for use. However, some banks (such as Citibank) will reimburse for their customers.
Canada
A brief explanation of the cost structure experienced when using a Canadian ATM can be found on the Interac website, while the Canadian Financial Consumer Agency maintains a fee chart that is normally charged for ATM use in Canada.
ATM Interac
Most Canadian financial institutions are members of the Interac Association, a multi-bank ATM network established by Royal Bank of Canada, CIBC, Scotiabank, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Desjardins Group in 1984. Prior to the presence of white labeled ATMs, most Canadian customers only subject to standard Interac network transaction fees when customers use an ATM that is not provided by the bank holding their account (historically $ 0.75 CAD, now $ 1.50 CAD). When the Interac network is opened for a more independent sales organization (ISO) and potential additional revenue from service fees is provided, most banks choose to charge service fees in addition to revenue generated from Interac charges.
Exchange
Exchange is a multi-bank ATM network. It originated in the northwest United States before evolving into Canada in 1983. By 2017, many Canadian credit unions, along with The Alterna Bank, Alterna Savings, Canadian Western Bank, Citibank, Citizens Bank, HSBC, Manulife Bank of Canada, First Nations Bank of Canada and National Bank provide free ATM access to members of other financial institutions participating through the network.
East Asia
Some East Asian countries charge for ATM use.
Japanese
In Japan, usually every ATM offers a free withdrawal for each account holder. Business business days from morning to evening means free deals (withdrawals, deposits, balance reports, sometimes bank transfers). Beyond this time limit or even on weekends/holidays, the ATM will charge a minimum fee for making transactions.
European Union
Rules were introduced on July 1, 2002 which requires banks to charge the same fees to customers from all banks in the European Union.
Eurozone and Swedish customers are exempted from lower international fees outside the eurozone countries, as it only charges for the withdrawal of the regulated euro. Non-Eurozone customers (except Swedish customers) are completely exempt from lower international fees, since the regulation only states that international euro withdrawal should be available at the same price as the national euro withdrawal (and the withdrawal of the euro is not uncommon in non- Eurozone 'country of origin).
Austria
Free cash withdrawal for every Austrian Maestro card owner in the bank. Some independent ATMs - 67 from 8,500 in 2016 - charge a small fee (EUR1,95 in 2016). By law, a warning is given when fees are charged. In July 2016 it was discussed if the law should ban these fees or fees should be displayed clearly during the transaction. (Very few, small banks charge extra when one of their own customers uses a different bank ATM.)
Finnish
Free cash withdrawal for every Finnish bank card holder or Visa Electron card on ATM brand "Otto." which is the largest ATM network in Finland. There are small rivals that have a fee. "Otto." ATMs also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards. They also include Maestro, Cirrus, and PLUS networks. The fee depends on the card issuer.
German
German banks generally charge for withdrawals at other bank's ATMs, either in the national Girosard/ATM debit card scheme or when using the Maestro or V-Pay debit card facility abroad.
The normal fee for withdrawal under the Girocard scheme is all implemented as an additional cost ( Kundenentgelt direktes ) and starts at 1.95 EUR and may rise to EUR5. All ATMs are connected to the national Girocard inter-bank network. ATM owners usually join one of the ATM groups that lower each other or free the cost, so that customers can withdraw for free. The most extensive ATM network is owned by the savings bank association ("Sparkassen") with 24,600 ATMS. Most private banks are members of the Cash Group (7,000 ATMs owned by major banks) or Cash Pool (2,500 ATMs owned by smaller banks) - they are usually found in the city center. Credit unions ("Volksbanken" and "Raiffeisenbanken") provide about 18,000 ATMs and are linked at BankCard ServiceNetz , very often in smaller towns and villages, but rarely available in cities big.
Some German banks such as Deutsche Kreditbank, ING-DiBa and Consorsbank have begun issuing complementary Visa cards for cash withdrawals to their customers, in addition to traditional Girocards. The issuing banks will absorb the interbank fees they are required to pay to the ATM operator under the Visa rules. Although the card uses the Visa credit card protocol, funds are taken directly from a bank account connected as well as a debit card, and there is no cash withdrawal fee. Since the additional fee for cash withdrawals is rare in Germany, almost all ATMs in Germany can be used for free cash withdrawals with Visa cards. But this is not the case of IC Cash ATMs, that as of July 2016 charge EUR6.50 without notifying their foreign customers.
ireland
Section 149 of the Consumer Credit Act, 1995 requires a credit institution to notify the Central Bank of Ireland of any proposals to increase any previously disclosed costs or to impose any fees related to the provision of services to customers who have not previously been notified to the Central Bank. Not all ATMs are operated by credit institutions. Third party fees are not subject to this notification process. The government charges a stamp of 12 cents per ATM withdrawal in the Republic on a debit/ATM card charged at the end of the calendar year, limited to EUR2.50 for cards that are only used in ATMs and EUR5.00 for cards used at ATMs and point-of- sale.
Dutch
Cash withdrawals are usually free for Dutch debit card owners, both within the Netherlands and across the EU. Cash withdrawals from other banks in the Netherlands are limited to a maximum of one time per day and a lower limit per transaction. The limit of one transaction per day generally does not apply to withdrawals abroad. Up to EUR2,300 can be withdrawn per cashpoint.
Norwegian
No ATMs are usually charged extra. However, most major card issuers will charge an advance fee unless the client pays a higher annual fee for the card. Some cards do not have ATM fees, but these are exceptions - such as Skandiabanken (Sbanken) Visa and Gebyrfri Visa, both smaller foreign banks.
Polish
There are several broad independent ATM operators in Poland (eg Euronet, ITCARD owners of the Planet Cash ATM network, eCard, Global Cash) as well as smaller network owned banks. The fee depends on the inter-bank agreement and is explicitly stated in the card contract. Usually withdrawal from a self-owned network and a temporary free ally from a competitor's machine is subject to a percentage (3-4%) with a constant minimum cost, e.g. 5 PLN (~ $ 1.4). In 2013, ATM fees for using other domestic machines decreased to 1.2/1.3 PLN per transaction. Premium accounts often come without a withdrawal fee, albeit at a higher recurring fee. In 2010 many banks offer optional contracts on any "free" withdrawals from any ATM for a fixed monthly fee, usually at the same price as a withdrawal. The maximum amount you can withdraw in one operation is usually 30 or 40 records (~ US $ 1,000), varies depending on the machine type, ATM management system and the denomination of banknotes used.
Portugal
All Multibanco withdrawals and payments in Portugal are free. The recent EU directive allows traders and banks to charge customers for transactions, but the government approves laws that prohibit any fees. It is alleged that the Left Bloc and the Communist Party of Portugal are the political parties that come up with proposals and more devoted to the idea.
Spanish
There are significant variations in the cost applied. Cards issued by Spanish banks will typically expect to incur a moderate charge of up to EUR1 on each ATM withdrawal, in which transactions are made on ATMs operated and owned by the customer's own bank.
However, outside of this situation, there is anecdotal evidence of significantly higher costs being applied where the owner/operated third party ATM is used, including those operated/owned by other Spanish banks. This may be reported but the unverified cases become as high as 5% of the value withdrawn.
Efforts are currently underway to examine, identify and quantify the structure and nature of what, from this anecdotal evidence, appearing in some cases as excessive allegations. This case is complicated because the fees can come from ATM operators, or/and bank customers themselves, because as "processing fees".
Swedish
In Sweden, most banks issue debit cards for annual or monthly fees that include free withdrawals in Sweden and within the eurozone. However, customers are charged if using cash machines elsewhere. Some cards from some banks, however, are charged also when used in the eurozone and some Swedish cash machines. Most of these cards are issued by savings banks.
United Kingdom
During the 1980s, the number of banks and building agencies that charge publishers fees (ie charging their own customers when they use other ATM operators), gradually increased. However, in 1990 Barclays announced that it introduced the acquirer's fee to all non-Barclays cardholders at their ATM. This will result in "double charging", in which the customer is charged by their card issuer and ATM operator. The public reaction to this proposal is very strong and the campaign launched by the Nationwide Building Society and the British tabloid newspaper resulted in the publisher's expense being completely removed.
Interchange fees remain. This is paid by the card issuer to the ATM operator to cover the transaction fee. Their costs are absorbed by the card issuer and not directly forwarded to the end customer.
In 1999, the UK LINK ATM network opened a membership called independent ATM operator, ("IAD"); organizations that do not issue cards. IAD initially focused on the pay-for-use market, where customers covered direct transaction costs and this, coupled with low-cost business models, meant that the number of paid ATMs used increased rapidly, peaking in 2007 at more than 27,000 ATMs.
Most of these machines are in low locations such as shops, garages, night clubs and pubs. Costs charged in 2005 are usually between Ã, Â £ 1.00 and Ã, £ 1.50, but sometimes they have been known to charge up to Ã, Â £ 5 and Ã, Â £ 10.
Rules about nameplate on paid machines were used in 2005 and increased in 2006 and since 2007 the amount of cash machines used to pay has fallen, by the end of 2010 there were about 21,000.
The large amount of ATMs is free to use and the low average amount of transactions in paying ATMs means that 97% of UK cash withdrawals remain free of charge. By 2016, there are about 54,000 free to use ATMs, of which 23,600 are provided by independent suppliers, and 16,000 ATMs charge for withdrawals.
Middle East
Iran
Shetab System (Interbank Information Transfer) is an electronic banking license and an automatic payment system used in Iran. The system was introduced in 2002 with the goal of creating a uniform backbone for the Iranian banking system to handle ATM, POS and other card-based transactions. There is no charge for withdrawing money on this network. Transferring money between two accounts in the same bank is free but between different bank fees from 5,000 to 9,000 (for the amount of 50,000 to 30,000,000) per day, and check the account balance of IRR 1000 fees for other bank cards. Other services are currently free. ATC Group plans to issue a special IRAN Travel card for foreign tourists visiting IRAN. It's easy to get the kind of Iranian credit cards that can be used all over the country.
Southeast Asia
Hong Kong
There are three ATM networks in Hong Kong: ETC (HSBC and Hang Seng Bank only), JETCO (all remaining banks) and ÃÆ' â € ON. ATM use is free, unless the card is used outside of their home network. When a card is used outside the home network, HKD $ 15-30 is paid for service charges.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, banks generally do not charge for ATM use. However, when an ATM card is used outside the home ATM network, the service charge will apply.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, ATM use is free but users may be required to pay fees when used outside the home network and banks charge RM 8 to RM 24 per year for a normal savings account.
Under the Malaysian Savings Account savings scheme, the fee is waived but the customer is limited to only eight free cash withdrawals, after which the bank will charge RM0.53 to RM1.06 (incl. GST) for each withdrawal until the following month.
Also, under Malaysian Electronic Payment System (MEPS), users may withdraw cash from participating banks at a cost of RM 1.06 (including GST) per withdrawal. Users can also transfer their funds to other banks via IBFT (instant bank fund transfer) at a cost of RM 0.32 to RM 0,53 or via IBG (inter-bank gyro) at RM 0.11. Another program called HOUSe by foreign banks established locally in Malaysia also has its own network for cash withdrawals from participating banks. Local bank users are also considered MEPS users by default and users of locally established foreign banks are considered HOUSe users. MEPS users who try to withdraw cash from the HOUSe network are charged RM4 and vice versa. Some banks allow cross-border money withdrawals, but may charge up to RM 24 (excluding GST) per withdrawal, depending on the type of ATM network user selected.
Thai
In Thailand, there is no fee for transactions between the same domestic provinces. However, customers usually pay an annual fee of 200, plus a one-time card fee of 100 and a convenience fee for withdrawal or balance checks at other bank's ATM or in a province other than the province where the account was opened. On September 23, 2010, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced a fully applicable ATM ceiling fee framework a year later. Most banks will allow customers to have four withdrawal transactions or inquiry balances free of charge provided that the ATM is in the same province as the account, then a charge of up to 10 per transaction for ATM use between the same provincial banks. Inter-provincial funds transfer or withdrawal fees limited to? 20 per transaction as a result of BOT 2010 reform.
However, banks are now pushing for high annual fee cards by incorporating personal guarantees (PAs) into their cards. The annual fee of a PA card can be more than three times for a regular card (usually? 200 for a debit card). Many customers are often told that the basic card is out of stock and they can only choose PA cards. In some cases, customers are not allowed to open an account if they do not want to subscribe to an ATM service and pay card fees.
For foreign card, ATM service charge is? 150 (Aeon Bank) ,? 180 or? 200, depending on the bank. Cash withdrawals at the bank office ("cash withdrawal") usually do not have fees above what may be imposed by the issuing bank.
Philippines
In the Philippines, there? 200 fees from local bank when using international ATM card, in addition to bank charges originating. HSBC Bank is the only bank in the Philippines without the cost of 200 for a foreign bank card.
South Asia
Pakistan
In Pakistan, banks typically charge up to PKR 20 for each non-user ATM cash withdrawal. This fee is levied primarily to offset the cost of the bank itself by nominal only, without any profit margin.
There are two ATM switches operating in the country, 1LINK, hosted by a consortium of banks, and MNET, organized by the MCB Bank; and all Pakistani banks are members of one or another switch under the mandate of Bank Negara Pakistan, the country's central bank. Some banks, such as Allied Bank and HSBC (now operating as Meezan Bank), absorb all fees, and offer a complete withdrawal to customers at all ATMs, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir; an area between Pakistan and India whose status is disputed.
Sri Lanka
In Sri Lankan banks usually charge a fee of LKR 5.00 (US $ 0.03) for bank users (which provides ATMs) and LKR 15.00 (US $ 0.1) to LKR 60.00 (US $ 0.39 ) per cash withdrawal from a non-user bank from the machine. Most of the ATMs are connected to the national IPP network. If a user uses their credit card to withdraw money, the bank will charge from LKR 300.00 (US $ 1.97) to LKR 900.00 (US $ 5.9) per transaction.
Bangladesh
There are several ATM networks in Bangladesh. Dutch-Bangla Bank has the largest ATM network and also the largest member bank. The Dutch-Bangla Bank customer is charged BDT 200 per year as an ATM network charge if a person has a bank debit card.
Dutch-Bangla Bank has separate agreements with local and international banks in which Dutch-Bangla Bank charges BDT 10 (USD 0.085) per transaction to member banks. Due to this low number, member banks often add extra amounts as profit margins.
India
In 2014, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Indian central bank and the financial regulator, issued directives on request from major ATM networks and card-issuing banks expressing concern about rising ATM network operating costs, large cash flows, and other problems. In fact, customers from the same bank who withdraw more than 5 times a month are required to charge. This directive reduces Free transactions per month from five to three with a revised fee of INR 20 plus tax charged per transaction as ATM transaction fees.
The number of ATMs, which number slightly above 27,000 by the end of March 2007, has increased to more than 160,000 across the country by the end of March 2014. Over the same period, POS infrastructure has increased from 330,000 to 1,065,000 terminals. Meanwhile, White Label ATMs (WLAs) have also been introduced in the country with the aim of increasing ATM density and also building rural and semi-urban ATM infrastructure.
In 2007, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country's central bank, issued instructions to all commercial banks to freeze ATM fees and, from April 1, 2009, abolished the cost of ATM services altogether. Since 2009, customers from licensed banks may use another bank's ATM without paying for service fees. Previously, banks were charged between INR 10 and INR 35 per reciprocal transaction. Currently someone holding a card from another bank can withdraw the amount from another bank's ATM but the number of transactions is limited to 5; after the 5th, the 6th transaction is forwarded, the person will be charged up to INR 20.
However, banks can still charge extra for items such as ATM cash credits and in foreign ATMs. In addition, RBI implements significant foreign exchange restrictions on the use of Indian VISA/MasterCard debit overseas. For example, Indian debit debit cards are routinely marked "Only applicable in India and Nepal" due to the country's limited foreign exchange reserve policy.
Switzerland
Fees are usually not charged for withdrawals at the bank's own ATM, but may be in another bank. For example, at the time of writing, UBS does not charge for withdrawals at other banks while Credit Suisse charges a fee of 2 CHF per withdrawal. Sometimes, the bank gives the cardholders a free 10, 12 or 24 withdrawal card, especially if the bank is small, with multiple ATMs. Most Swiss banks distribute Maestro cards to their customers, in most cases at an annual cost of about 40 CHF, so that every ATM can be used.
United States
Prior to 1988, there was no additional cardholder fee by ATM owners in the US. In 1988, the Bank of Nevada Valley began enacting "foreign cardholders" (meaning ATM cardholders not issued by Bank Valley) for withdrawals at the Valley Bank ATMs located at/near Las Vegas Casinos. Finally, regional ATM networks, and eventually national networks, Plus and Cirrus, were allowed to add ATM fees.
Prior to 1996, the cost of foreign ATMs averaged $ 1.01 USD nationally, according to a 2001 report from the US Public Interest Interest Research Group.
Because banks and third parties realize the potential for profits, they raise costs. ATM fees now generally reach $ 3.00, and can reach $ 6.00, or even higher in intensive places such as bars and casinos. In cases where fees are paid either to the bank (for using "foreign" ATMs) and ATM owners (so-called "surcharges") the total withdrawal costs potentially reach $ 11. The independent sales organization ("ISO") is the driving force in ATM deployment in the US today representing more than 60% of the nation's 396,000 ATMs. Some expressed concern that the US market is becoming too saturated, spreading the resulting cost too thinly, which could lead to a future net reduction in the number of machines. Other media reports indicate that ATM usage growth has decreased, possibly in relation to the amount of fees charged by banks.
According to Bank Call Reports, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo earned more than $ 1.1 billion by 2016 from ATM fees. The average cost of using ATMs outside the network has reached $ 4.57 by 2016 and this is a 10-year increase in a row, according to Bankrate.
The new fee coming into the market is "Disclaimer Cost", where a customer is charged for trying to attract more money than allowed through daily withdrawal limits or with insufficient funds in their account.
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