What is the "ATM Fee Traps in Riomaggiore and Vernazza" scam in Cinque Terre?

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The few ATMs serving the Cinque Terre villages -- particularly in Riomaggiore near Via Colombo and in Vernazza on Piazza Marconi -- are operated by third-party companies that charge withdrawal fees of 5-8 euros per transaction on top of any fees from the visitor own bank. The fee disclosure appears only after the amount is entered, relying on the visitor to proceed rather than cancel. Withdraw enough cash before entering the Cinque Terre from ATMs in La Spezia, which has standard bank ATMs. If you must use a village ATM, always decline the offered exchange rate and read the fee screen carefully before confirming. Cancelling at the fee screen costs nothing.

Money & ATM Scams in Cinque Terre

ATM Fee Traps in Riomaggiore and Vernazza

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