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ATMs in London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside London Heathrow Airport (LHR), plus additional ATMs and banks near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 2 (The Queen’s Terminal) Arrivals Hall (Landside)
- Location: Terminal 2, Arrivals hall (public/landside) near the main exits and transport links (look for “Cash machine / ATM” signage).
- Hours: 24 hours (accessible whenever the Arrivals hall is open; landside access does not require a boarding pass).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 2 Baggage Reclaim Area (Post-Immigration)
- Location: Terminal 2, after Immigration in the Baggage Reclaim zone (follow “Cash machines” on the way to the arrivals doors).
- Hours: 24 hours (access depends on flight arrivals and your ability to enter the reclaim area).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 2 Departures Check-in (Landside)
- Location: Terminal 2, Departures level near check-in desks (ideal if you want cash before security).
- Hours: 24 hours (best used during terminal operating hours).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 2 Airside (After Security) Near Main Shopping Spine
- Location: Terminal 2, after Security in the main departures lounge retail area (follow “Cash machine” on terminal map).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside access requires a valid boarding pass and cleared security).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 2 Satellite Gates (Airside) Connector / Transfer Area
- Location: Terminal 2, airside transfer corridor/connector area leading toward satellite gates (use the interactive map to search “Cash machines”).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Arrivals (Ground Floor / Landside)
- Location: Terminal 3, ground floor near the Arrivals hall (public/landside) — a common “first cash” stop after Customs.
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Baggage Reclaim (Post-Immigration)
- Location: Terminal 3, ground floor in/near the Baggage Reclaim area (follow “Cash machines” signage on the way out).
- Hours: 24 hours (access depends on arrivals flow).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Departures (Level 1 / Landside) Near Check-in
- Location: Terminal 3, Level 1 near check-in rows (good for withdrawing GBP before entering Security).
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Departures Lounge (Airside) Near Retail & Restaurants
- Location: Terminal 3, after Security in the main airside concourse (use the map search for the closest ATM to your gate cluster).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Near Gate 23 (Airside)
- Location: Terminal 3, airside near Gate 23 area (handy if you’re already at the gate and realize you need cash).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 3 Connections (Level 2 / Transfer Area)
- Location: Terminal 3, Level 2 near Flight Connections / transfer routes (useful for connecting passengers).
- Hours: 24 hours (restricted to passengers using the connections route).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 4 Arrivals (Ground Floor / Landside)
- Location: Terminal 4, ground floor Arrivals hall (public/landside) near exits and onward transport.
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 4 Departures Check-in (Level 2 / Landside)
- Location: Terminal 4, Level 2 near check-in zones (withdraw before Security if you need cash for landside purchases).
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 4 Departures Lounge (Airside) Near Main Concourse
- Location: Terminal 4, after Security in the airside departures lounge (use the official interactive map search “Cash machines”).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Arrivals Hall (Ground Floor / Landside)
- Location: Terminal 5, ground floor Arrivals (public/landside) near arrivals exits, meeting points, and transport (a very common place to withdraw GBP before Heathrow Express / the Tube / taxis).
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Baggage Reclaim (Ground Floor / Post-Immigration)
- Location: Terminal 5, near Baggage Reclaim carousels on ground floor (follow signage for “Cash machines” before you exit to Arrivals).
- Hours: 24 hours (access depends on arrivals flow).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Departures (Level 3 / Landside) Near Check-in
- Location: Terminal 5, Level 3 on the Departures/check-in level (useful if you want cash before Security).
- Hours: 24 hours.
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Departures Lounge (After Security) Near Main Retail
- Location: Terminal 5, airside departures lounge close to the central retail/food area (use the map search for the nearest ATM once airside).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Gate A8 (Airside)
- Location: Terminal 5, airside near Gate A8 (convenient if you’re waiting in the A gates area).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Gate A15 (Airside)
- Location: Terminal 5, airside near Gate A15 area (ideal if you’re already in the gate lounge and need cash quickly).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Terminal 5 Gate C54 (Airside, Satellite Concourse)
- Location: Terminal 5, airside near Gate C54 (in the C gates satellite building—allow time to ride the transit/train and walk back if you must return airside).
- Hours: 24 hours (airside; boarding pass required).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Heathrow Central (Terminals 2 & 3) Underground / Rail Station Areas
- Location: Heathrow Central station zone serving Terminals 2 & 3 (follow station signage for cash machines; useful if you’re transitioning between terminal and rail/Tube).
- Hours: 24 hours (station access depends on transport hours and security barriers).
Cash Machine (ATM) — Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground / Rail Station
- Location: Heathrow Terminal 5 station area (follow “Cash machine” signs within the station concourse when heading to/from the terminal).
- Hours: 24 hours (access depends on station/transport operating hours).
YourCash / Cash Machine (ATM) — Hatton Cross Underground Station (Near Heathrow)
- Location: Hatton Cross Tube Station (one stop from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 on the Piccadilly line; useful as a backup if you prefer a non-airport ATM).
- Hours: Typically 24 hours (subject to station access; confirm on-site).
Nationwide Building Society Cashpoint — Hatton Cross (Near Heathrow)
- Location: Hatton Cross area (short walk from Hatton Cross station; useful as a bank-branded option near Heathrow).
- Hours: Often 24 hours for external cashpoints (confirm on-site; branch hours vary).
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit London Heathrow Airport (LHR) map/homepage.
Arrivals (All Terminals) — Fastest Way to Find an ATM After Landing
- After landing, follow airport signs for Arrivals and (if applicable) Immigration / Passport Control.
- Complete Immigration (international arrivals), then continue to Baggage Reclaim.
- Collect your luggage and follow signs to Customs / Nothing to declare to exit into the public Arrivals hall (landside).
- Once you enter the public Arrivals hall, slow down and look for overhead signs reading “Cash machines” or “ATM”.
- If you don’t see one immediately, use the official interactive map on your phone and search “Cash machines” to get a pin-drop route for your exact terminal.
- At Heathrow, ATMs are commonly placed near the Arrivals exits, meeting points, and transport connections so you can withdraw GBP before trains/taxis.
- If you need cash before meeting a driver, withdraw in the Arrivals hall first (it’s usually easier than going upstairs to Departures).
- If you accidentally walk outside, re-enter via the Arrivals doors and follow the Cash machines signs back into the hall.
Departures (All Terminals) — If You Want Cash Before Security
- Enter your terminal and go to the Departures / Check-in level.
- Before you join the security queue, look for Cash machines near check-in rows or the central concourse.
- If you can’t spot one quickly, open the official map and search “Cash machines” for a nearby option in your terminal.
- Withdraw cash before Security if you’ll need GBP for landside purchases (e.g., coach tickets, last-minute errands outside the gate area).
Airside (After Security) — If You Forgot to Withdraw Landside
- After clearing Security, look for ATMs in the main departures lounge retail/food area.
- If you’re already near your gate, check the map for the closest ATM to your gate number (use the search function).
- In Terminal 5, remember there are A, B, and C gate areas—withdraw before you take the transit if you’re short on time.
Quick Heathrow Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Arrivals hall: If you can see meeting points, car hire desks, or transport signs (Tube/rail/bus/taxis), you’re in the right zone—ATMs are typically nearby.
- Departures check-in: If you’re facing long check-in rows, scan the nearby walls/columns for ATM signage before heading to Security.
- Airside retail: If you’re surrounded by duty-free and restaurants right after Security, check the edges of this zone for ATMs.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near London Heathrow Airport (LHR), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Use Heathrow’s interactive map to pick the closest ATM for your terminal. Heathrow publishes ATM guidance and directs travelers to the official interactive terminal maps, which is the fastest way to find the nearest machine once you know whether you’re in T2, T3, T4, or T5.
- Prefer Arrivals-hall ATMs if you need cash immediately for transport. At Heathrow, it’s usually easiest to withdraw in the public Arrivals hall before heading to the Tube/rail/bus/taxi connections—especially in Terminal 5 where you may be moving between concourses.
- Expect a mix of operators; check the screen for any surcharge before confirming. Heathrow notes many UK cards are accepted without surcharge, but some machines may still charge depending on operator/card type—any fee should be shown before you accept the withdrawal.
- Decline “Dynamic Currency Conversion” (DCC) if offered. Some airport ATMs may offer to charge your home currency instead of GBP. At Heathrow, this can be costly—choose to be charged in GBP so your bank/card network sets the exchange rate.
- Try a landside ATM if your first attempt fails. If an airside machine is out of cash or busy, consider using a landside Arrivals/Departures ATM instead—Heathrow has ATMs throughout terminals before and after security.
- Connecting passengers: withdraw before switching terminal areas if you’re tight on time. Heathrow terminals and gate areas can involve long walks/trains (especially T5 B/C gates). Use the nearest ATM in your current zone first.
- Have a backup just outside the airport. If you’d rather avoid airport operator fees or queues, Hatton Cross (one Tube stop away) has cash machine options that can serve as a practical fallback.
FAQs – London Heathrow Airport (LHR) ATMs
Are there ATMs in every Heathrow terminal (T2, T3, T4, T5)?
Yes. Heathrow states it has ATMs all around the airport, and the official site directs you to the interactive terminal maps to locate the nearest cash machine for your terminal.
Are Heathrow Airport ATMs open 24 hours?
Most cash machines at Heathrow are available 24/7, but access depends on where the ATM is located. Landside ATMs can be reached when the terminal areas are open; airside ATMs require you to have a boarding pass and to pass Security.
Do Heathrow Airport ATMs charge a fee?
Heathrow notes many machines accept UK bank/building society cards without surcharge, but fees can vary by operator and card type. Always read the on-screen message before confirming—if there’s a surcharge, it should be disclosed during the transaction.
What’s the best place to withdraw cash after arriving at Heathrow?
For most travelers, the easiest option is the public Arrivals hall (landside) in your terminal—after you exit Customs—because you can withdraw GBP before heading to trains, the Tube, buses, taxis, or meeting points.
Can I withdraw GBP before going through Security?
Yes. Heathrow has cash machines both before and after Security. If you specifically want cash before entering the departures lounge, look for ATMs near check-in in the Departures area.
I’m arriving at Terminal 5—should I withdraw before going to B/C gates?
If you’re short on time, withdraw in the main Terminal 5 concourse (A gates area) before you take the transit to B/C gates. It’s usually faster than trying to find an ATM after you’ve moved into a satellite area.
Do Heathrow Airport ATMs accept international cards?
Heathrow states its ATM machines accept most international major credit and debit cards. If a card is declined, try another ATM operator within the terminal or use a landside machine.
Is it better to use an ATM at Heathrow or exchange cash at a bureau?
Many travelers prefer ATMs for transparency, but airport convenience can be expensive. If you use an ATM, watch for surcharges and decline DCC so you’re charged in GBP; compare this with bureau rates if you’re considering exchanging cash.
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