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FAQs

What are 3 ways to get money out of your checking account? ›

You write paper checks, withdraw money from an automated teller machine (ATM), or pay with a check card.

There are several reasons why a debit card may be declined even if you have money in your account. Common reasons include travel and reaching your daily purchase limit. Stay on top of your cards and consider using budgeting apps to help avoid debit card denial.

Use an ATM

Every ATM is slightly different but you simply insert your debit card, enter your PIN (personal identification number), select the account you wish to withdraw money from (if you have more than one), enter the amount, and then wait for the ATM to give you your cash and a receipt.

Use an ATM

One of the easiest ways to quickly withdraw cash from the bank is to use an automated teller machine (ATM).

You can go into your bank, give them your ID and your account number (no routing number needed here) and ask for a cash withdrawal. Or you can give the routing number and account number to anyone who bills your for products or services and they can then debit your account directly.

Here are a few payment options to explore: Zelle is available either online or through its mobile app. It's partnered with most major US banks, including Bank of America, Chase, Citibank, and Wells Fargo, allowing you to directly link up your bank account for fast transfers. PayPal is another popular option.

If you choose to opt in to debit card and ATM overdraft, you are usually allowed to make ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases even if you do not have enough funds at the time of the transaction. However, you will generally incur fees on transactions that settle against a negative balance later.

Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you're over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.

If you see a "Not enough money" message, it means your account doesn't have enough funds to meet the margin requirement.

A bank account freeze means you can't take or transfer money out of the account. Bank accounts are typically frozen for suspected illegal activity, a creditor seeking payment, or by government request. A frozen account may also be a sign that you've been a victim of identity theft.

Can I withdraw money from my bank account without a debit card? ›

Using your bank's mobile app, scan the QR code on the ATM's screen and withdraw cash. Biometric verification. Relying on fingerprint or facial recognition, an ATM equipped with biometric technology verifies your identity and then allows you to withdraw cash without inserting a plastic card.

Take Money Out at an ATM

One of the quickest ways to withdraw money from a savings account is at an ATM. Depending on your bank, you can use your physical debit card or mobile wallet to access the funds in your account. Keep in mind there may be fees to take out money from a savings account at an out-of-network ATM.

You take money out using checks, electronic transfers, at an ATM, or using a debit card for in-person or online purchases. You can generally set up automatic bill payments through your checking account.

ATM/Debit Cards

Debit cards let you easily access the money in your checking account to pay for everyday expenses. Debit cards function like credit cards, except that money comes out of your checking account when you make a purchase.

Most experts suggest keeping one to two months' worth of expenses in your checking account at all times. For example, say you have $5,000 in bills every month. That means you'd want to consistently keep $5,000 to $10,000 in your checking account.

In the States, most people who have a bank account also have an ATM card, which allows one to withdraw money from a bank account as needed (as long as the account has enough funds). One must go to an ATM that links with that card's bank, or the account will be charged something for using that ATM.

Write checks. Make purchases with a debit card connected to your account. Make withdrawals and deposits with your ATM card.