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Here are tips for withdrawing cash at a Czech ATM / bank machine (Czech: bankomat), especially when using a foreign Visa or Mastercard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which ATMs should I avoid?

Avoid ATMs from

Euronet
Unicredit Bank

They will charge an extra fee of 100 CZK or more.

Which ATMs are recommended?

Cash machines of these banks allow withdrawing without extra fees:

Should I use currency conversion?

No.

Many ATMs (and sometimes even payment terminals in shops and restaurants) will offer you to convert the CZK into your home currency. For example, if you want to withdraw 1000 CZK, the machine will offer you

to either withdraw 1000 CZK and let your bank do the conversion
or do the conversion and charge you with your home currency

This is nearly always a bad deal. The conversion rate that the ATM will apply is usually much worse than the one your bank will apply.

So when asked, always pick Decline the conversion and pay / withdraw CZK.

More

Video guide on withdrawing at Czech ATMs by Honest Guide:

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-In Czechia, you can find many ATM / bank machines (Czech: ''bankomat'') that allow you to withdraw cash. Here is a list of things to remember, especially when you are using a foreign Visa or Mastercard (e.g. from your home country).
+Here are '''tips for withdrawing cash''' at a Czech ATM / bank machine (Czech: ''bankomat''), especially when using a '''foreign Visa or Mastercard'''.
 == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==