ATMs & Getting Cash
Essential phrases for finding an ATM, withdrawing cash, and getting help if the machine eats your card.
Key Phrases
Dov'è il bancomat?
casualWhere is the ATM?
Quick and direct; fine to use with a quick 'scusa' or 'scusi' first.
Scusi, c'è un bancomat qui vicino?
politeExcuse me, is there an ATM nearby?
More polite — use with strangers or staff.
Voglio prelevare.
neutralI want to withdraw.
Voglio contanti.
casualI want cash.
Very direct; use this to clarify you need physical bills, not just to pay by card.
C'è una commissione?
neutralIs there a fee?
Qual è il cambio?
neutralWhat is the exchange rate?
La mia carta non funziona.
casualMy card is not working.
An everyday way to say your card was declined.
Il bancomat non accetta la carta.
neutralThe ATM doesn't accept the card.
La mia carta è bloccata.
neutralMy card is stuck.
Crucial if the machine swallows your card and won't return it.
Ho un problema con il bancomat.
neutralI have a problem with the ATM.