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Are there any withdrawal limits on in-branch ATMs?

as titled really, i have barclays basic account and in the app i have it set to ATM (which i think means normal ones) at the max of £500 a day.
are there any limits to the inside branch machines? i'd like to withdraw £750-1000 (and these machines also let you choose the type / amount of notes you get, which i like).
would this be do-able?
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  • No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
  • J_B
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    No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
    ... but maybe check with them first ... and have a *good* reason for wanting the cash.



  • db2016
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    J_B said:
    No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
    ... but maybe check with them first ... and have a *good* reason for wanting the cash.



    it's my cash, why would i need a reason lol..

  • db2016 said:
    J_B said:
    No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
    ... but maybe check with them first ... and have a *good* reason for wanting the cash.



    it's my cash, why would i need a reason lol..
    If they think you are being a victim of a scam they may well refuse to cash for you or even call the police - see Google for 'Banking Protocol'.

  • sassy_one
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    Withdrawal limits are not by type of ATM or where it is sited.
    It is based on your card issuer who set the limit and that remains the same, inside the bank at the ATM or the one down the road from it.
  • Migster
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    As already mentioned, the limit will be set by your card issuer, but the ATM will also have a max dispense limit, as it can only handle so many notes in one go. So if your limit is £1,000 per day, don't expect to be able to withdraw it all in one go i.e. it would probably need 2 x £500 withdrawals.
  • Robin9
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    db2016 said:
    J_B said:
    No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
    ... but maybe check with them first ... and have a *good* reason for wanting the cash.



    it's my cash, why would i need a reason lol..

    Banks are very touchy about a couple of things - a) money laundering and b) vulnerable people
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Tildaplum
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    if they dont let you have the money just say "i'll be back...."
  • BrownTrout
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    Just got with extra I'd just in case.
  • coachman12
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    db2016 said:
    J_B said:
    No. The ATM limit is the same whether inside or outside the branch.
    You could go to the counter and get your money there.
    ... but maybe check with them first ... and have a *good* reason for wanting the cash.



    it's my cash, why would i need a reason lol..
    _____________________________________________________________
    Nice one db. Banks do not regard the money as being our money once they have it in their coffers. And the ATM limits are a scandal. Customers, with proper and efficient security checks, should be able to withdraw all their cash. It belongs to them. I may organise a Forum poll about the public view of Banks------but you can guess the results beforehand : they would come at the bottom of the list of shady, useless and exploitative companies.

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