How USD withdrawing actually works
ATM withdrawals from a USD balance at an EU neobank wallet incur three potential fees: the network fee (the ATM operator), the FX conversion (if the wallet is EUR-base), and any neobank-tier-specific withdrawal cap. Revolut Standard allows €200/month free ATM withdrawals; above that, 2% fee. Bunq Free has similar caps. Wise issues a multi-currency debit card that withdraws in USD directly from the USD balance — no FX conversion, just the network fee. For larger USD cash needs, transferring to a local USD bank account in the United States and withdrawing there is typically cheaper than direct ATM access.
Watchouts and hidden costs
ATM operators in the United States may impose an additional surcharge separate from your neobank's fee — read the on-screen disclosure before confirming. For Revolut Standard, weekend ATM withdrawals trigger the 1% FX markup on the conversion leg. For cross-border ATM access, prefer Wise's multi-currency debit card (no FX layer if you hold the USD balance).