How to Withdraw Money from an ATM

Learn the basics of how to withdraw money from the ATM machine in English. Includes tips to safely and efficiently withdraw money from an ATM, from inserting your debit card correctly to protecting your PIN

Here, we’re going to be covering something that might seem basic, but is important: How to Withdraw Money from an ATM. You may think you’ve got it down, but it never hurts to cover best practices.

First off, you’ll need to insert your debit card into the ATM. Make sure the chip goes in first, that’s how most machines are designed. Once your card is in, you’ll be prompted to enter your Personal Identification Number, also known as your PIN. Here’s where you want to be extra cautious: always use your other hand to shield the keypad when you’re typing in your number.

After you’ve entered your PIN, you’ll see a menu of options on the screen. Go ahead and select ‘Withdraw Money’. If you have multiple accounts tied to your card, like a savings account and a checking account, the machine will ask you which account you’d like to withdraw from. Typically, you’ll want to use your checking account for this.

Now you need to enter the amount of cash you want to withdraw. Be mindful here—only take out what you actually need. You’ll then see a confirmation screen. Sometimes it will display any additional fees that may apply. Hit ‘Confirm’ if everything looks good. The machine will dispense your cash, and usually it will offer you a receipt as well.

Last but certainly not least, don’t forget to take your debit card back. I can’t stress this enough; you don’t want to leave it behind.

So that’s it—those are the basic steps to safely and successfully withdrawing money from an ATM. Simple, but crucial for managing your daily finances.

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