Trying to avoid paying crazy ATM fees while traveling in Sweden. Anyone found ATMs that are free for foreign cards? Would love specific banks or locations if possible.
Traveling through Malmö and Uppsala I stuck to official bank ATMs. Bankomat and even Nordea machines let me withdraw cash without seeing any extra charges. Machines away from branches sometimes added 30 to 50 SEK fees so I skip those. It’s smart to plan your withdrawals around Bankomat or other bank‑branded ATMs to avoid sneaky fees.
I found that ATMs at SEB, Nordea and Danske Bank also do not charge withdrawal fees for international debit or credit cards. I make two large withdrawals instead of many small ones to keep costs down. I checked using the ATM Fee Saver app to locate fee‑free ATMs around Gothenburg and it worked every time.
On an extended month‑long trip I discovered that most bank ATMs in Sweden don’t add fees for foreign cards. Bankomat is my go‑to. Other machines like Forex or Nokas charged around 30-50 SEK extra so I avoid those. My N26 account showed no operator fees and I just decline currency conversion every time.
I spent a week in Stockholm and used only Bankomat machines. They never charged me an ATM fee and always asked in Swedish or English. My Visa debit card worked without any surcharge. I pair withdrawals of 2000 SEK to minimise my own bank’s charges and it’s been reliable everywhere I’ve been.
Danske Bank ATM is great for international tourists-zero withdrawal fees.
No fees at Danske Bank ATM when I used my Revolut card. Win!
Handelsbanken ATM gave me the money I needed-worked fine.
Nordea ATM was standard for Sweden. Did the job.