Glossary entry

Daily withdrawal limit

A daily withdrawal limit is the maximum cash you can take out in a day, set by your bank, the card network or the machine. It can cause a withdrawal to fail even when your balance is sufficient, so a declined attempt is not always a problem with your account. Limits can differ between machines and cards, and they are separate from per-transaction limits. Check your bank's limit before traveling and, if it is low, ask whether it can be changed. See also: ATM operator fee, cash advance, and the guide ATMs and Fees in Japan.