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.
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
Airport tips
- β’ Taoyuan airport has many ATMs
- β’ Get EasyCard at airport
- β’ MRT to Taipei is easy
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.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
TWD/day
β $34.59-62.89 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
TWD/day
β $107-201 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
TWD/day
β $252-597 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Taiwan.
Credit card acceptance
HighExcellent in cities. Cash for night markets. Uber is widely available in cities.
You'll need cash for
- β’ Night markets
- β’ Street food
- β’ Small shops
- β’ Some transit
Cards usually accepted
- β’ Restaurants
- β’ Hotels
- β’ Department stores
- β’ Convenience stores
π° Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay United Bank | 0 TWD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 160 | No fee |
| 7-Eleven ATM | 100 TWD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 6,000 | Most convenient |
π Most widely available ATMs
Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven ATM | 100 TWD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 6,000 | Everywhere |
| Cathay United Bank | 0 TWD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 160 | Best value |