How Much Does It Cost to Withdraw Cash Abroad with a Crypto Card?
Two fixed fees and one variable one decide what you actually get from the machine. Here is how they add up, with a worked example, so you can estimate the cost before you travel.
Published September 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Key takeaways
Two fees are fixed: 0.1% to load the card and 0.25% per ATM withdrawal.
The ATM owner's fee is separate, varies by machine and country, and appears on screen before you confirm.
The 0.25% is charged per withdrawal, so one larger withdrawal costs less than several small ones.
You can always decline at the machine: the fee is shown before you confirm.
How much does an ATM withdrawal with a crypto card cost abroad?
The cost has up to three layers. First, moving money from the wallet balance to the card costs 0.1%. Second, the withdrawal itself costs 0.25% per operation. Third, the ATM owner may add its own fee. The first two are fixed by the card terms; the third is not set by the card issuer at all. Together, the fixed part comes to about 0.35% of the amount.
Where the cost of a cash withdrawal comes from
Step
Who sets the fee
Rate
Where you see it
Swap coins inside the wallet (if needed)
Wallet
0%, no markup on the rate
Amount you receive is shown before you confirm
Move wallet balance to the card
Card terms
0.1%
Fee page
ATM withdrawal
Card terms
0.25% per withdrawal
Fee page
ATM owner's own fee
ATM owner
Varies by machine and country
ATM screen, before you confirm
What does the math look like on 1000 USDT?
Take the example from the fee page. Moving 1000 USDT to the card leaves $999.00, because 0.1% is $1. Withdrawing that at an ATM costs 0.25%, so you end up with $996.50 in hand. That is about $3.50 in total on $1000, before any fee added by the ATM owner. If the machine adds a charge, it comes on top of that figure.
What is the ATM owner's fee and where do I see it?
This is a fee from the company that runs the machine, not from the card issuer. It differs from one machine to another and from one country to another, so there is no single number to plan around. The machine must show it on screen before you confirm the withdrawal. If the amount looks too high, cancel and try a different ATM. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Is it cheaper to withdraw once or several times?
Once. The 0.25% fee is charged per withdrawal, so one larger withdrawal costs less than several small ones for the same total. Splitting cash into many small pulls also means you may meet the ATM owner's fee more than once. Withdraw as much as you realistically need, within the machine's and your own safety limits, rather than topping up in small pieces.
How do I get cash from a Nexus Pay wallet abroad?
Nexus Pay is a crypto wallet with a Visa card that you open in Telegram (bot @nexuspaymybot). It is not a bank. Cash needs the physical card, which costs 99 USDT including delivery and arrives by mail; the virtual card works online and via Apple Pay and Google Pay, but tills and ATMs are the job of the physical one. Issuing a card requires identity verification with a document and a photo. Then the steps are:
Keep enough balance in the wallet; swapping coins inside it costs 0%.
Move the amount you need to the card (0.1%).
Insert the card at the ATM, read the owner's fee on screen and confirm.
What should I check before I travel?
The card only spends the available balance. There is no credit or overdraft, so load enough to cover the withdrawal and its fees. You can freeze and unfreeze the card in the app in one tap if it is lost. You can also set an optional four-digit access code in the app. This is general information, not financial advice; check the current fee page and the ATM screen for the exact numbers on your trip.
Common questions
Is there a monthly fee for the card?
No, the monthly fee is $0. Purchases with the card also cost 0%.
How much will I get from 1000 USDT at an ATM?
$996.50 before any ATM-owner fee: $999.00 after moving to the card, then 0.25% for the withdrawal.
Can the ATM charge me more than the card fees?
Yes. The ATM owner can add its own fee, which is not set by the card issuer. The machine shows it on screen before you confirm.
Does a virtual card work at ATMs?
Cash withdrawals need the physical card. The virtual card is meant for online payments and contactless payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I withdraw more than the wallet balance?
No. The card only spends the available balance, with no credit and no overdraft.