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BREAKING: CBN ELIMINATE THREE FREE MONTH WITHDRAWAL FROM ATM.

Central Bank of Nigeria has eliminated the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using other banks’ ATMs.
In a circular released by the bank,  the apex bank directed all banks and financial institutions to implement new ATM withdrawal charges from March 1, 2025.
This means customers will now pay for every withdrawal made from another bank’s ATM.
The review affects the charges prescribed in Section 10.7 of the CBN Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (2020).
However, customers using another bank’s ATM will now be charged N100 per N20,000 withdrawal when using ATMs located within bank premises.
For withdrawals made at off-site ATMs, a charge of N100 per N20,000 withdrawal will apply, along with a surcharge of up to N500.
The surcharge, which will be an income of the ATM deployer or acquirer, must be disclosed at the point of withdrawal.
The CBN also stated that international ATM withdrawals would be charged at the exact rate set by the international acquirer.
The apex bank attributed the review to rising costs and the need to enhance efficiency in ATM operations.
“This review is expected to accelerate the deployment of ATMs and ensure that appropriate charges are applied by financial institutions to consumers of the service. Accordingly, banks and other financial institutions are advised to apply the following fees with effect from March 1, 2025.”
 The new charges mean that bank customers who frequently use ATMs belonging to other banks will now incur higher costs.
The introduction of additional surcharges on off-site ATMs could also lead to increased reliance on digital banking channels such as mobile apps and online transfers.
With banks expected to implement the new structure from 1 March, customers may need to adjust their banking habits to avoid additional fees.
The CBN’s directive aligns with ongoing efforts to promote cashless transactions, a policy that has seen increased regulatory attention in recent years.
This review of ATM charges occurred after a warning to the banks by the CBN that any bank found not dispensing cash via ATMs would be sanctioned.
It could be recalled that, CBN recently sanctioned nine Deposit Money Banks with fines totalling N1.35bn for failing to ensure cash availability via ATMs during the festive season.
Each of the banks was fined N150m following spot checks that revealed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution guidelines.
The affected banks included Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, and Sterling Bank Plc.
The fines would be directly debited from the banks’ accounts with the CBN.
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