Most ATMs let you withdraw only a limited amount of cash per day, usually a few hundred to a few thousand in your local currency, depending on your bank, card type, and the specific machine’s own limits. To know your exact number, you have to check with your bank or your mobile/online banking app.

Key things that control your limit

  • Bank daily limit:
    Most banks cap how much cash you can withdraw in 24 hours, often somewhere in the range of the equivalent of 300–1,000 units of the local major currency for standard cards, and higher for premium accounts.
  • ATM operator limit:
    Even if your bank allows more, the ATM itself might have its own cap per transaction or per day, which can be lower than your bank’s limit.
  • Account and card type:
    Premium or business debit cards typically have higher limits than basic or student accounts, and some banks let you request a temporary increase for large planned withdrawals.

Rough “rule of thumb” ranges

These are only typical ranges, not your personal limit:

  • Many banks: daily ATM limit ≈ 300–1,000 (or local-currency equivalent) for regular cards.
  • Some banks: higher limits up to a few thousand per day for premium customers.

Always confirm inside your banking app, on your bank’s website, or by calling support, because policies change over time and can differ by country.

How to find your exact ATM limit

  • Check the “card limits” or “debit card controls” section in your mobile/online banking.
  • Look for “ATM withdrawal limit” in your account or card FAQ.
  • Call or chat with your bank and ask them:
    • Your current daily ATM limit.
    • Any per-transaction cap.
    • Whether you can get a temporary or permanent increase.

Practical tips

  • If you need a lot of cash:
    • Ask the bank for a temporary limit increase in advance.
    • Withdraw over several days, or go to a teller inside the branch (teller limits are usually higher than ATM limits).
  • If using a credit card at an ATM:
    • Avoid it when possible, because “cash advances” from credit cards often have extra fees and interest from day one.

If you share your country and bank type (e.g., major US bank, Indian public sector bank, UK high-street bank), a more tailored typical range can be outlined for you.