Most cash machines (ATMs) have two limits: a per‑day limit and sometimes a per‑transaction limit, both set by your bank and sometimes by the ATM operator.

Typical amounts you can take out

  • Many banks set daily ATM limits somewhere between the equivalent of about $300 and $1,000 for standard current/checking accounts.
  • Some banks and premium or higher‑tier accounts go higher, up to roughly $3,000–$5,000 per day.
  • Individual machines can also cap a single withdrawal (for example “max 40 notes” or a lower cash cap than your card allows), so you may need several withdrawals to hit your daily maximum.

Think of it like this: your card has a daily ceiling, and each machine can have its own smaller ceiling underneath that.

Why there’s a limit at all

Banks use ATM limits mainly to:

  • Cut fraud risk if your card or PIN is stolen.
  • Manage how much physical cash sits in machines so they don’t run dry too fast.

That’s why limits tend to be tighter on new accounts, youth accounts, or if your bank thinks there’s higher risk.

How to find your exact limit

Because limits vary by bank, country, account type, and even card:

  1. Check your banking app (many show “ATM withdrawal limit” in card settings).
  2. Look on your bank’s website FAQ or card terms.
  3. Call or chat with customer support and ask:
    • “What’s my daily ATM withdrawal limit?”
    • “Is there also a per‑transaction limit?”

Banks will usually tell you both the daily and any per‑withdrawal cap.

How to take out more if you need it

If you need a bigger chunk of cash than the machine allows:

  • Ask the bank to temporarily raise your ATM limit for a day or two (often possible if you explain the reason, like travel or a large purchase).
  • Go inside a branch and withdraw from a teller; branch limits are usually higher than ATM limits, though large amounts may require notice or extra ID.
  • Split the amount across multiple days if you’re not in a hurry.

In short, “how much you can take out of a cash machine” usually lands in the few‑hundred to low‑thousands per day range, but the precise number depends on your bank, card, and the specific ATM.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.