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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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