The ATM Fees blog

Guides to withdraw cash abroad without overpaying on fees.

Withdrawing abroad

Withdrawing cash in the United States: the complete guide

ATM surcharges, DCC, tipping: everything you need to know to withdraw dollars in the United States without too many fees.

24/07/2026 Read article →
Travel banking

What is the best bank card for traveling?

Withdrawal fees, payment fees, exchange rates, insurance: the real criteria for choosing the best travel bank card.

16/07/2026 Read article →
Travel banking

Global ATM Alliance: fee-free cash withdrawals abroad

Bank of America, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Scotiabank, Westpac… These major banks waive each other's withdrawal fees. Do you bank with one of them?

12/07/2026 Read article →
Withdrawing abroad

ATM keeps your card abroad: what should you do?

Card retained, skimming, fake readers: the right reflexes to react fast and avoid ATM scams abroad.

05/07/2026 Read article →
Withdrawing abroad

Withdrawal limits abroad: understand and manage them

Your bank's limit and the local ATM's limit stack up. How to anticipate them to avoid blocks and repeated fees.

02/07/2026 Read article →
Travel banking

Contactless & mobile payments (Apple/Google Pay) abroad

Apple Pay, Google Pay, contactless: is it accepted abroad, and are there fees? What to know before you go.

25/06/2026 Read article →
Travel banking

Cash or card abroad: which should you use?

Pay by card or withdraw cash? It depends on your destination. Our guideposts to decide, plus the anti-fee rule to know.

13/06/2026 Read article →
Withdrawing abroad

How to withdraw money abroad without fees

ATM fees, your bank's charges, exchange rates: here are 7 simple habits to withdraw cash abroad without (almost) paying any fees.

13/06/2026 Read article →