Italian ATMs

Are there ATMs that use tap? I've never seen such a thing, I'm guessing even if they do they still have a slot and keypad since everyone uses them that way.

Get a Schwab account to avoid any ATM usage fees.

I liked the idea I didn't have to expose my physical card.

How/what do you tap if not using a physical card?

I only take regular ATM cards to Europe, not Debit cards. And yes those work, as least as recenlty as last Oct. I am not speaking to tap or no tap directly, however I do not think a regular AMT has a tap function, so I hope I am answering your question. The reason I don't ever use Debit cards (here or overseas) as they are too dangerous, AMT cards must be used with a PIN code and Debit cards can be used like a credit card except the money comes directly out of your account. ATM cards work a bank machines, grocery stores, gas stations, Home Depot, but not at small places like nail salons. Most banks will give you a Debit card unless you ask for a good old ATM. J

ATM cards are debit cards. Debit cards are ATM cards. Same thing.

I had an ATM-only card from my bank. So it debited my account from an ATM but would not work in stores. Now, the bank has said they're not issuing ATM-only cards anymore and they changed my card to a regular debit card.

We bank with Wells Fargo. By our choice, we use an ATM card; it only works with a PIN at a ATM machine. It cannot be used at grocery stores, hotels, etc. We used it in Italy last month, but only at ATMs located at a bank. It is a chip ATM card that had to be inserted, it is not a “tap” card. It worked fine. Yes, we had a service charge, but frankly, we quickly discovered we really did not need cash. Everyplace we went (including train station bathrooms), took credit cards. We have a “tap” credit card with no foreign transaction fees and used it everywhere. We also spent 6 days in London and never purchased British pounds.

I use an ATM only card designed exclusively for cash withdrawals.

Was in Sicily in June. I also bank with Wells Fargo. I rarely used ATMs as you can use contactless for almost every purchase. However, if you do decide to use an ATM, always use one associated with a bank. Most of the ATMs in the airport and elsewhere in Italy (blue and yellow for the most part) are not associated with a bank and charge a fee.

Just back from RS HOI tour end of June; our Debit MasterCard worked fine with a PIN in Rome, Tuscany, CT & Florence.