Don’t have your ATM card? Here’s how you can still withdraw money from an ATM machine in the UAE

Don’t have your ATM card? Here’s how you can still withdraw money from an ATM machine in the UAE

Dubai: If you do not have your wallet and urgently need cash, you can still withdraw money from the nearest Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) without using an ATM card. Many banks in the UAE offer the cardless cash withdrawals, allowing customers to access their accounts and withdraw money without a card. While the specific process that you need to follow may differ from one bank to another, in general, banks may require you to fulfil the following criteria: 1. Have an active online banking account 2. Have the bank’s app on your phone (or a third-party app that the bank provides for this service) 3. Have an active UAE mobile number linked to your online banking account. The banks require customers to log in through the app to request a cash withdrawal and the customer is sent a verification code via SMS that he or she needs to use to complete the transaction at an ATM machine. Here is a more detailed breakdown of the steps you may need to follow in order to withdraw money from an ATM machine, even when you don’t have your card with you: 1. Open your bank’s mobile app – or the designated app