EU to Allow Cash Withdrawals in Shops Without Purchase

New EU regulations will enable customers to withdraw up to 150 euros at retail shops and mandate transparent ATM fee disclosures.

The is moving forward with new regulations for cash withdrawals following a preliminary agreement reached in late November 2025. The proposed rules will allow customers to withdraw cash in shops like bakeries without making a purchase.

Under the draft documents, can voluntarily provide cash up to a 150-euro limit per transaction. These withdrawals will require authorization via a and . The rules also mandate that fees be disclosed before a user confirms a withdrawal.

This legislation aims to increase transparency by requiring that exchange rate markups and fees for non-bank ATMs are visible to customers. The new regulations will become binding once the European legislative process is officially completed in the coming months.


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