What are the ATM fees in Italy? (page 2 of 2)

Hi there,

At any post office, it's free in Italy...

Hi there, Just a quick recap from my recent trip to Naples last month. I withdrew 200 € from an ATM using my Boursobank card with no fees. Result: 4.50 € deducted from my account! This is happening more and more in Spain too, but over there, we pay almost everything by card. In a week in Italy, we were told at least 10 times that they only accepted cash—including hotels and restaurants. I really wasn’t expecting that in such a "developed" country. I’m almost concluding that tax evasion is a national sport over there! But maybe those who know the country better have another explanation 🤔? Christelle

Good evening, Just a quick recent experience in Naples last month. I withdrew 200 € from an ATM using my Boursobank card with no fees. Result: 4.50 € deducted from my account! This is happening more and more often in Spain too, but over there, we pay almost everything by card. In a week in Italy, we were told at least 10 times that they only accepted cash, including at hotels and restaurants. I really wasn’t expecting that in such a "developed" country. I almost conclude that tax evasion is a national sport over there! But maybe those who know the country better have another explanation 🤔? Christelle

Naples is still Naples. And in Italy or elsewhere, I don’t know many people who refuse cash.

I go to Italy very often, and cash is as common as cards.

Nothing surprising in this "developed" country.

Take a trip to the beaches in France, and you’ll judge for yourself that there’s a national sport there too.

Best regards,

Hi,

I always pay everything in cash there, and it's really appreciated... 😉 I’ve often seen cards refused, especially for small amounts.