Looking for reliable ATMs in Bahamas that work well with foreign debit/credit cards and dont charge crazy fees. Any recos will be highly appreciated.
I relied on CIBC FirstCaribbean machines at the airport and near Arawak Cay. My Citi Mastercard managed B$1,000 per withdrawal; they charged B$5 but Citi reimbursed it. Consistent foreign card withdrawals in the Bahamas are easiest through Scotiabank and CIBC. If you're traveling island-hopping, plan ATM stops after landing or entering a town - don’t depend on remote kiosks.
Armed with my Revolut Visa, I used Scotiabank ATM at the Cruise Port. I got B$500 per pull with only B$3 fee - refunded later. Bank-hosted ATMs in Bahamas work best with foreign debit cards. Machines within hotels or malls may have lower limits and higher fees. Stick to Scotiabank branches in Nassau or Bahama Village in Freeport.
During my six-week stay, I used CIBC FirstCaribbean ATMs across several islands. With a Wise Mastercard, I withdrew up to B$500 per transaction, twice a day, with B$4 in fees...
I consistently used Scotiabank ATMs in Nassau and Freeport with my Chase Visa debit. They let me withdraw B$500(~US $500) per day with a fixed B$3.3 fee - waived by Chase. Reliable Bahamas ATMs for foreign cards include Scotiabank and CIBC FirstCaribbean in high-traffic locations. Machines inside branches don’t reject international pins. Avoid convenience-store ATMs - they hit you with B$10+ fees.