Does the Rivera have an ATM (cash machine)?

[jeno]

Just wondering if there is an ATM on the Riviera.  I assume the cash would be US Dollars because that is the currency of the ship. 

[Robjame]

Avoid the ATM fees. Buy what you need in chips for the casino. Cash them in sometime later.

[jeno]

I have a card with zero ATM fees.  Is there a fee to charge Casino chips from my account? 

Back to the original question.  Is there an ATM? 

[sitraveler]

No.  

[PhD-iva]

33 minutes ago, jeno said:

I have a card with zero ATM fees.  Is there a fee to charge Casino chips from my account? 

Back to the original question.  Is there an ATM? 

Even if your card does not charge an ATM fee, the machine’s network could charge a hefty fee, which your bank most likely would pass along to you.

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, PhD-iva said:

Even if your card does not charge an ATM fee, the machine’s network could charge a hefty fee, which your bank most likely would pass along to you.

Not all do so, my bank credits 100% of all fees incurred from anywhere in the world 

[jeno]

13 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Not all do so, my bank credits 100% of all fees incurred from anywhere in the world 

Mine does, too. I have never been charged a cent on any ship or in any country. 

[jeno]

If there is an ATM, it is often in the casino.  Please confirm if anyone knows for sure there is no ATM in the Riviera casino.  Thank you. 

[LHT28]

I remember seeing an ATM on one of the ships  near the casino  but  we never  used it  so cannot  say for sure which ship we saw it on

 Insignia, Regatta, Marina , Riviera

[Kate-AHF]

The last time I was on Marina (not Riveria) there was an atm in the casino.  In USD. That was Dec 2019/Jan 2020.

Edited October 24, 2021 by Kate-AHF
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[ORV]

19 minutes ago, Kate-AHF said:

The last time I was on Marina (not Riveria) there was an atm in the casino.  In USD. That was Dec 2019/Jan 2020.

I also was on Riviera in Dec of 2019 and distinctly remember there being a machine of some type in the casino by the cashier's cage .They have also in the last 2 or 3 years set it up to use your Sea Pass card for the casino. Since I don't do that I don't know the details. 

 

I've seen some pretty hefty fees on ATM's in casinos. That's really nice of banks that will cover that. Would you guys mind sharing what banks debit cards waive all fees worldwide? 

[basor]

53 minutes ago, ORV said:

I also was on Riviera in Dec of 2019 and distinctly remember there being a machine of some type in the casino by the cashier's cage .They have also in the last 2 or 3 years set it up to use your Sea Pass card for the casino. Since I don't do that I don't know the details. 

 

I've seen some pretty hefty fees on ATM's in casinos. That's really nice of banks that will cover that. Would you guys mind sharing what banks debit cards waive all fees worldwide? 

Charles Schwab

[LGW59]

1 minute ago, basor said:

Charles Schwab

Same here and where live we have no brick and mortar locations I believe only in SF do they.  They are still though the best bank I have ever dealt with.

[jeno]

The same.  Charles Schwab. 

[ORV]

2 minutes ago, basor said:

Charles Schwab

We don't really have one of those here, at least not as a traditional bank.  Do they handle all banking products or are they just an investment company? 

[basor]

Just now, LGW59 said:

Same here and where live we have no brick and mortar locations I believe only in SF do they.  They are still though the best bank I have ever dealt with.

Agree - no brick and mortar in Oregon either but with mobile deposit and free use of any ATM worlwide, no need for brick and mortar!

 

[basor]

1 minute ago, ORV said:

We don't really have one of those here, at least not as a traditional bank.  Do they handle all banking products or are they just an investment company? 

Charles Schwab Bank is a separate entity from Charles Schwab Investment......you can go to schwab website and read what they offer.  

[LGW59]

5 minutes ago, basor said:

Charles Schwab Bank is a separate entity from Charles Schwab Investment......you can go to schwab website and read what they offer.  

Agreed and we use them for both, very pleased.

[ORV]

Thanks for the info. I really like using a bank that has a local presence. I'll look into it though. 

[edgee]

Many banks will waive all ATM fees or at least a certain amount per month if you have substantial funds on deposit with them or their affiliated brokerage company. Wells Fargo and B of America are two examples.

[basor]

6 minutes ago, ORV said:

Thanks for the info. I really like using a bank that has a local presence. I'll look into it though. 

We have both...but think we have actually only been in local bank (credit union) twice in 4 years!

[Flatbush Flyer]

6 hours ago, jeno said:

I have a card with zero ATM fees.  Is there a fee to charge Casino chips from my account? 

Back to the original question.  Is there an ATM? 

Read the fine print for your bank card. Zero ATM fees generally have certain exclusions for cash machine sources. In particular, watch for ATM lookalike machines in airports. Some “exchange bureaus” (e.g., Travelex) offer ATM-like transfers with fees NOT covered by your bank.

[Host Jazzbeau]

12 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

Read the fine print for your bank card. Zero ATM fees generally have certain exclusions for cash machine sources. In particular, watch for ATM lookalike machines in airports. Some “exchange bureaus” (e.g., Travelex) offer ATM-like transfers with fees NOT covered by your bank.

Do you have a Schwab debit card?  I try to avoid Travelex just because of their poor exchange rates, but Schwab has always refunded all ATM fees no matter where they are from.

[sbsmutoni]

1 hour ago, basor said:

Charles Schwab

USAA does as well.

 

[Flatbush Flyer]

28 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

Do you have a Schwab debit card?  I try to avoid Travelex just because of their poor exchange rates, but Schwab has always refunded all ATM fees no matter where they are from.

I should’ve been more clear. My comment was meant about the high exchange rate “fees” on those exchange bureau “lookalike” machines.