Cash Machines Bill

A Bill to prohibit charges for the use of cash machines; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

4 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Cash Machines Bill would ban charges for using cash machines (ATMs). It would prohibit ATM fees and related charges, aiming to ensure people can withdraw cash without paying a fee and including any connected measures to support free access to cash.

Key Points

Prohibits charges for using cash machines (ATMs) across the UK.
Covers connected purposes to support free access to cash, not just withdrawal fees.
Applies to all cash machine operators, including banks, building societies and independent operators.

Who is affected?

Consumers who use ATMs to withdraw cashATM operators and financial institutions that run cash machines (banks, building societies and independent operators)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

2 Sept 2020

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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.