I need to take out quite a bit of cash during my trip. Anyone know cheapest ATMs & daily withdrawal limits for foreign cards at Aruba ATMs?
I stuck to RBC ATMs near Fisherman’s Huts. My Revolut Visa allowed 1000 max per pull, with a USD6 fee that Revolut refunded. Spread out my withdrawals to avoid foreign-machine limits. Choosing big-bank ATMs in Aruba saved me from surcharge surprises and low bank limits. Never used convenience kiosks - the ones near cruise piers sometimes only dispense AWG 500 and charge AWG 8.
Used CMB ATMs at Palm Beach Plaza. Withdrawal limit was USD 300 per withdrawal; fee was USD 10 noted upfront. My Chase Platinum Mastercard reimbursed that easily. Foreign debit card limits in Aruba are usually AWG 1,000-2,000 per session plus a fixed ATM fee. Machines inside bank branches are dependable, daylight safe, and reset daily limits predictably.
During my remote work stay, I relied on Aruba ATMs next to Oranjestad Mall. My Capitol One Venture Visa could pull USD 300 daily with just USD5.3 in fees per withdrawal, later credited back. Avoid hotel lobbies and gas station machines - they charge AWG 10+ per transaction.
I used my Wise Mastercard at CMB ATMs in downtown Oranjestad. Withdrawals were capped at around USD300 per session, and the USD 3.50 ATM fee was tiny. I spread withdrawals to stay within daily limits but never hit a snag. No hidden fees and reliable availability. 🤩