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ATM & Bank: Spanish phrases for travel

What Spanish phrases do I need for ATM & Bank while travelling?

24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "ATM & Bank" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.

Words & phrases

  • „¿Dónde hay un cajero automático?" — Where is an ATM?
  • „¿Es seguro este cajero?" — Is this ATM safe?
  • „¿Cobran comisión?" — Do you charge a fee?
  • „Quiero retirar dinero." — I would like to withdraw cash.
  • „Mi tarjeta fue rechazada." — My card was declined.
  • „El cajero se tragó mi tarjeta." — The machine kept my card.
  • „¿Cuál es el límite de retiro?" — What is the withdrawal limit?
  • „Quiero cambiar dinero." — I want to exchange money.
  • „¿Dónde hay una casa de cambio?" — Where is a money exchange?
  • „¿Cuál es el tipo de cambio?" — What is the exchange rate?
  • „Billetes pequeños, por favor." — Small bills, please.
  • „¿Tiene cambio para un billete grande?" — Do you have change for a big bill?
  • „Este billete es falso." — This bill is counterfeit.
  • „¿Aceptan tarjeta?" — Do you accept card?
  • „¿Tarjeta o efectivo?" — Card or cash?
  • „Perdí mi tarjeta." — I lost my card.
  • „Necesito bloquear mi tarjeta." — I need to block my card.
  • „¿A qué hora abre el banco?" — When is the bank open?
  • „Olvidé mi clave." — I forgot my PIN.
  • „¿Me da un comprobante?" — Can I get a receipt?
  • „¿Pago en dólares o en moneda local?" — Is it better to pay in dollars or local currency?
  • „Tengo que avisar a mi banco." — I need to notify my bank.
  • „Quiero hacer una transferencia." — I want to make a transfer.
  • „¿El cajero está dentro de un banco?" — Is the ATM inside a bank?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Where is an ATM?" in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "¿Dónde hay un cajero automático?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

How do you say "Is this ATM safe?" in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "¿Es seguro este cajero?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

What Spanish phrases do I need for ATM & Bank while travelling?

For "ATM & Bank", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.

Why should I learn ATM & Bank vocabulary before the trip?

Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "ATM & Bank" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.

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