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    ATM Fees in Taiwan

    New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) β€’ Updated April 2026

    Taiwan has excellent card acceptance in cities. 7-Eleven and FamilyMart ATMs widely available. Very safe and affordable. Night markets are cash-only.

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    Tips for Taiwan

    • β€’ 7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards
    • β€’ Night markets are cash-only
    • β€’ EasyCard for transit
    • β€’ Cards widely accepted in cities
    • β€’ Very safe destination
    • β€’ Register for the 'Taiwan the Lucky Land' lottery (5,000 TWD prize) online before arrival
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    Airport tips

    • β€’ Taoyuan airport has many ATMs
    • β€’ Get EasyCard at airport
    • β€’ MRT to Taipei is easy
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    Don't forget your home bank fees

    The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.

    Estimated daily expenses

    How much cash you might need per day in Taiwan, per person.

    Your currency:

    Backpacker

    Hostels, street food, public transport

    1,100-2,000 TWD

    TWD/day

    🏨 Accommodation500-900 TWD
    🍜 Food & drinks300-500 TWD
    🚌 Transport100-200 TWD
    🎟️ Activities200-400 TWD

    β‰ˆ $34.59-62.89 USD

    Mid-range

    Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport

    3,400-6,400 TWD

    TWD/day

    🏨 Accommodation2,200-4,000 TWD
    🍜 Food & drinks600-1,200 TWD
    🚌 Transport200-400 TWD
    🎟️ Activities400-800 TWD

    β‰ˆ $107-201 USD

    Luxury

    Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport

    8,000-19,000 TWD

    TWD/day

    🏨 Accommodation5,000-12,000 TWD
    🍜 Food & drinks1,500-3,000 TWD
    🚌 Transport500-1,500 TWD
    🎟️ Activities1,000-2,500 TWD

    β‰ˆ $252-597 USD

    Cash vs card acceptance

    Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Taiwan.

    Credit card acceptance

    High

    Excellent in cities. Cash for night markets. Uber is widely available in cities.

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    You'll need cash for

    • β€’ Night markets
    • β€’ Street food
    • β€’ Small shops
    • β€’ Some transit
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    Cards usually accepted

    • β€’ Restaurants
    • β€’ Hotels
    • β€’ Department stores
    • β€’ Convenience stores

    πŸ’° Cheapest banks for foreign cards

    These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    Cathay United Bank0 TWD0 USD160
    7-Eleven ATM100 TWD~3.00 USD6,000

    πŸ“ Most widely available ATMs

    Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.

    BankATM FeeEst. CostBranches
    7-Eleven ATM100 TWD~3.00 USD6,000
    Cathay United Bank0 TWD0 USD160

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