Key Points:
- ATM fees are usually the cheapest at convenience stores like CVS, Walgreens, and Target (around $3).
- The cheapest casino ATM on the Strip is Casino Royale at $3.
- While non-gaming locations offer lower fees, the maximum withdrawal amount is also often much lower.
Vegas casino ATM fees are no joke, and nobody likes paying a hefty fee to access their own money.
Adding insult to injury, the average person getting gouged by the ATM also just got gouged in the casino. Quite the 1-2 punch.
Fortunately, you don’t need to pay astronomical ATM fees in Vegas, since cheaper options exist if you are willing to seek them out.
To gather the data needed for this survey, I walked the Strip, visiting every casino and convenience store to identify and record their specific ATM fee.
The Cheapest ATMs On The Strip
The key to finding a cheap ATM with low fees on the Vegas Strip is to leave the casino.
As noted below, convenience stores like Target, CVS, and Walgreens charge lower ATM fees than casinos. Unfortunately, those cheaper ATMs also frequently have a lower max withdrawal.
For instance, Target, located just north of MGM Grand, charges only $3.00.
CVS by Park MGM charges $3.00, and both Walgreens locations (Casino Royale and Park MGM) charge $3.25.
As for casino ATM fees, Casino Royale was the cheapest at a mere $3.00.
Las Vegas ATM Fees by Casino
| Property | ATM Fee |
|---|---|
| Wynn/Encore | $6.99 |
| Palazzo | $8.88 |
| Venetian | $8.88 |
| TI | $8.99 |
| Caesars Palace | $11.99 |
| Flamingo | $11.99 |
| LINQ | $11.99 |
| Harrah’s | $11.99 |
| Casino Royale | $3.00 |
| Vanderpump | $11.99 |
| Horseshoe | $11.99 |
| Resorts World | $9.99 |
| Paris | $11.99 |
| Planet Hollywood | $11.99 |
| Cosmopolitan | $11.99 |
| Bellagio | $11.99 |
| Aria | $11.99 |
| Park MGM | $11.99 |
| New York New York | $11.99 |
| MGM Grand | $11.99 |
| Excalibur | $11.99 |
| Luxor | $11.99 |
| Mandalay Bay | $11.99 |
| Sahara | $7.99 |
Non-Casino ATM Fees
| Location | ATM Fee |
|---|---|
| Walgreens near Casino Royale | $3.25 |
| Walgreens near MGM Grand | $3.25 |
| Walgreens at Planet Hollywood | $3.25 |
| CVS near Park MGM | $3.00 |
| M&Ms Store | $4.99 |
| CVS near Bally’s | $3.00 |
| Target | $3.00 |
| FlyOver Las Vegas | $5.50 |
Other Ways to Access Cash in Las Vegas
Online Sportsbook Apps: One strategy I use to access cash cheaply is leveraging my Nevada sportsbook apps. Once set up (which unfortunately requires you to visit a book in person), sportsbook apps can be loaded with cash, even if you’re outside Nevada before your trip.
I use the BetMGM app specifically to transfer cash from my bank account to the app, with no fees. Then, when I need cash in Vegas, I can stop by any MGM sportsbook and cash out the amount I need.
Tabletop ATMs: More and more casinos are offering customers options for accessing their money right at the gaming table. Players use a debit card as they would at an ATM, but it saves steps and often lets them access cash for a lower fee. More and more casinos, like Station Casinos, are rolling out this cashless tabletop technology.
Check Cashing: Casinos will typically cash a personal check, but will first check your credit to gauge the likelihood of your check bouncing. Fees also apply to these transactions; for instance, Caesars charges a flat fee of 2.5% to cash personal checks.
Traveler’s Checks: Although less common, casinos in Las Vegas will usually cash travelers’ checks at no charge, since there is no risk of bouncing.
Credit Card Advance: While convenient, a cash advance isn’t always the most prudent financial decision as borrowers are typically charged a 3-5% fee on the base amount, in addition to the cash advance interest rate that the credit account charges. You can get credit card cash advances at most ATM machines in Vegas.
Hopefully, the 25,000 steps I took surveying each Las Vegas Strip property’s ATM fee helped you save a few bucks!
Remember, ATMs at convenience stores along the Strip are often your best option when accessing your own money.
See Also: 44 Easy ideas to help you save money while in Las Vegas and A complete list of FREE things to do in Vegas!
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I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.
Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.
asdf
Thursday 4th of May 2023
The sportsbook app tip is gold! Thank you!
david
Sunday 19th of March 2023
Thank You Jake
Brad
Thursday 9th of March 2023
As at 9 March 2023, CVS near Park MGM is charging $6.95 USD per withdrawal.
Nigel
Thursday 19th of May 2022
As of 19th May 2022. Casino Royale has replaced the low fee ATM's with ones that charge $21 service fees!! I assume the fee was calculated based on the international card. In any case, the fees were exorbitant.
Jake
Thursday 19th of May 2022
@Nigel, must’ve been an international quirk. That’s a huge bummer! I did use it the other day, however, and it was only $3. Sorry to hear you got gouged :(