Don't Get Ripped off Using ATMs in Ireland

Friday, October 22, 2021 | Categories: Ireland Travel Planning;

Travel is constantly changing and making sure you make the best decision on the road can be difficult when you have to make last-minute decisions. This happened to me on my most-recent trip, during COVID, when I needed cash and used a local ATM without reading the fine print and just clicking through the buttons along the way.

I typically hit the ATM in the airport to grab some cash and we did, getting a rate of $1.16 for one Euro, a decent exchange rate.

A few days later I needed more cash and used the ATM at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center and I didn't read the screen as I requested 150 Euro. When I checked my bank account, it equated to $202.51 which was a rate of $1.35 per Euro!!

When you looking to obtain cash, make sure you use an Irish Bank's ATM and not a stand-alone machine located in a tourist area, mall or supermarket as you'll likely get ripped off. Double-check the screen as it likely warned me of the fees/rate but I was distracted -- and you will not get a receipt!