Withdraw cash in Austria without ATM fees
It depends on the bank. In Austria, some bank ATMs are free and others charge a fee.
Many Austrian banks charge foreign cards €2–5 per withdrawal (sometimes up to €7.90). According to comparison sites, BAWAG, BKS, VKB and DenizBank are free.
This assessment is still uncertain because there are few recent sources. Check the screen at the ATM.
Our map shows 4,884 ATMs in Austria. 393 have no known operator fee, 3,469 charge one and for 1,022 it is unclear.
Which ATMs cost what?
| ATM / operator | Operator fee | ATMs | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank ATMs (default) | unclear | 362 | low |
| Euronet€1.95 for Austrian cards, sometimes more for foreign cards; decline DCC. | €1.95–4.95 | 113 | medium |
| IC CashIndependent operator, often in tobacco shops (Trafik). | €1.95–4.99 | 48 | medium |
| BAWAGNo fee for foreign cards according to comparison sites. | free | 256 | medium |
| BKS Bank | free | 47 | medium |
| VKB Bank | free | 26 | medium |
| DenizBank | free | 17 | medium |
| BTV | free | 32 | low |
| First Data / WorldlineNo direct fee according to finanzguide.at; check the screen at the ATM. | free | 15 | low |
| Erste Bank / Sparkasse | €3.90–4.95 | 829 | medium |
| bank99 | €4.90–4.99 | 380 | medium |
| Hypo Tirol | €4.90–5.85 | 19 | medium |
| Oberbank | €2.90 | 93 | medium |
| Bank AustriaSome locations (e.g. Lienz) reported as considerably more expensive. | €2 | 117 | medium |
| Raiffeisen€2–5 depending on the local Raiffeisen bank; in a 2025 forum test every Raiffeisen ATM charged a fee. Some Raiffeisen banks may be free. | €2–5 | 1,556 | medium |
| Volksbank / SpardaForum 2025: Sparda €3.99, Volksbank Wien/Sparda charged a fee; older report €1.95 (Volksbank Upper Austria). | €1.95–3.99 | 300 | medium |
| Euronet / independent operatorIndependent operators usually charge €2 to €5 and push you towards expensive currency conversion (DCC). | €1.95–4.99 | 14 | medium |
| Operator unknownOperator not recorded in OpenStreetMap. | unclear | 660 | – |
ATMs in popular places
How to avoid fees
- Prefer the ATMs marked as free above.
- If your card is in another currency (e.g. GBP, USD or CHF) and the ATM offers a conversion, always choose euro (without conversion). The ATM's own conversion (DCC) often costs 5–10%.
- Avoid Euronet and other independent operators, especially at airports and in tourist areas.
- Withdraw a larger amount once rather than small amounts several times.
- Check before your trip what your own bank charges for foreign withdrawals.
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Traveller reports
| Date | Bank | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | BKS Bank | free | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-09-24 | BAWAG | free | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-09-24 | Sparda-Bank | €3.99 | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-09-24 | bank99 | €4.99 | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-06-10 | Sparkasse, Raiffeisen, Sparda (Wien) | see source | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-05-26 | BAWAG | free | Vielfliegertreff |
FAQ
Can you withdraw cash for free in Austria?
It depends on the bank. In Austria, some bank ATMs are free and others charge a fee. Many Austrian banks charge foreign cards €2–5 per withdrawal (sometimes up to €7.90). According to comparison sites, BAWAG, BKS, VKB and DenizBank are free.
Which ATMs are free in Austria?
According to our sources, no operator fee at: BAWAG, BKS Bank, VKB Bank, DenizBank, BTV. The map marks 393 ATMs with no known fee.
Which ATMs should I avoid in Austria?
Fees are charged mainly by: Euronet (€1.95–4.95), IC Cash (€1.95–4.99), Erste Bank / Sparkasse (€3.90–4.95), bank99 (€4.90–4.99). The fee is shown on screen before the withdrawal, so you can still cancel.
Should I pay in euros or in my home currency?
If your card is in another currency (e.g. GBP, USD or CHF) and the ATM offers a conversion, always choose euro (without conversion). The ATM's own conversion (DCC) often costs 5–10%.
How up to date is this?
Fees were last checked on 2026-10-31. ATM locations come from OpenStreetMap. Fees can change; what counts is the screen at the ATM.
Sources
- finanzguide.at: Bankomatgebühren Österreich 2026
- gratis-konto.at: Bankomatgebühr in Österreich
- ATM Fee Saver: Cash and ATMs in Austria
- durchblicker.at: Bankomatgebühren & Euronet in Österreich
- Vielfliegertreff: Geldautomaten außerhalb von Deutschland ohne Gebühr (Forum)
- ATM Fee Saver: ATM Fees in 51 European Countries (06/2026)
- Travel Currency Guide: Austria (05/2026)