Cash Machines Bill | TrackPolitics

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Cash Machines Bill would make it illegal to charge people for using cash machines. In practice, this means banks and ATM operators could not apply fees when someone withdraws cash, aiming to keep access to cash affordable for everyone across the country.

Key Points

Bans charges for using cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw cash.
Covers all operators providing cash withdrawal services in the UK (banks and independent ATM operators).
Intended to protect consumers and maintain free access to cash for everyday transactions.

Who is affected?

Consumers who withdraw cash from ATMsPeople who rely on cash (unbanked or underbanked)ATM operators and banks that provide cash machinesRetailers or venues hosting ATMs

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Cash Machines

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.