Withdraw cash in Romania without ATM fees
Yes. Bank ATMs in Romania usually don't charge foreign cards an ATM fee.
BCR, BRD, Banca Transilvania and Raiffeisen charge no operator fee.
Our map shows 2,762 ATMs in Romania. 2,515 have no known operator fee, 134 charge one and for 113 it is unclear.
Which ATMs cost what?
| ATM / operator | Operator fee | ATMs | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank ATMs (default) | free | 2,515 | medium |
| Euronet / independent operatorIndependent operators usually charge €2 to €5 and push you towards expensive currency conversion (DCC). | RON 10.42–26.67 | 134 | medium |
| Operator unknownOperator not recorded in OpenStreetMap. | unclear | 113 | – |
ATMs in popular places
How to avoid fees
- Prefer the ATMs marked as free above.
- If the ATM offers to charge you in your home currency, always choose RON (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | CEC Bank | free | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2026-05-28 | Banca Transilvania (Nădlac, Aug. 2024) | see source | Vielfliegertreff |
| 2025-02-28 | Banca Transilvania | free | Vielfliegertreff |
FAQ
Can you withdraw cash for free in Romania?
Yes. Bank ATMs in Romania usually don't charge foreign cards an ATM fee. BCR, BRD, Banca Transilvania and Raiffeisen charge no operator fee.
Which ATMs are free in Romania?
Most bank ATMs. The map marks 2,515 ATMs with no known fee.
Which ATMs should I avoid in Romania?
Fees are charged mainly by: Euronet / independent operator (RON 10.42–26.67). The fee is shown on screen before the withdrawal, so you can still cancel.
Should I pay in RON or in my home currency?
If the ATM offers to charge you in your home currency, always choose RON (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
- Travel Currency Guide: Romania (06/2026)
- ATM Fee Saver: Travel ATM Fee Index 2026, Europa (10.06.2026)
- ATM Fee Saver: Cash & ATMs in Romania
- Vielfliegertreff: Geldautomaten außerhalb von Deutschland ohne Gebühr (Forum)
- ATM Fee Saver: ATM Fees in 51 European Countries (06/2026)
- finanzguide.at: Bankomatgebühren Österreich 2026