Location: Cape Town, South Africa Currency: ZAR SAR South African Rand
ATMs in Cape Town Airport (CPT) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Cape Town Airport (CPT), plus additional ATMs and banks near Cape Town Airport (CPT) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Capitec — ATM (Domestic Departures)
- Location: Domestic Departures level (inside the terminal)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Capitec — ATM (Central Terminal, International Arrivals)
- Location: Central Terminal Building, International Arrivals hall (landside/public area)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Capitec Bank — ATM (3rd Floor, North Side)
- Location: 3rd Floor (Mezzanine/Food Court level), north side of the terminal complex
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
FNB (First National Bank) — ATM (Central Terminal, International Arrivals)
- Location: Central Terminal Building, International Arrivals hall (landside/public area)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
FNB (First National Bank) — ATM (Mezzanine Level 3)
- Location: Mezzanine Level 3 (Food Court level / upper public level), inside the terminal
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
FNB Bank — ATM (Cape Town International Airport “No 2”)
- Location: On-airport precinct (Cape Town International Airport grounds; commonly marked as a second FNB ATM point)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Nedbank — ATM (Mezzanine Level 3)
- Location: Mezzanine Level 3 (Food Court level / upper public level), inside the terminal
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Nedbank — ATM (Central Terminal / Landside ATM Area)
- Location: Central Terminal Building (landside/public area; typically grouped with other bank ATMs)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Standard Bank — ATM (Central Terminal, International Arrivals)
- Location: Central Terminal Building, International Arrivals hall (landside/public area)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Standard Bank — ATM (Domestic Departures)
- Location: Domestic Departures level (inside the terminal)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Standard Bank — ATM (Domestic Arrivals, Airside)
- Location: Domestic Arrivals (airside/secure area—before exiting into the public arrivals hall)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
ABSA — Branch / ATM Access (Central Terminal, Domestic Arrivals)
- Location: Central Terminal Building, Domestic Arrivals hall (landside/public area—bank branch where an ATM is commonly available nearby or within the banking zone)
- Hours: Branch hours vary by day; nearby ATM access is typically 24/7
ABSA — ATM (International Arrivals)
- Location: International Arrivals area (on-airport/terminal-arrivals zone; follow “ATM” signage after Customs exit)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
ABSA — ATM (Cape Town Domestic)
- Location: Domestic terminal/central building domestic-side zone (follow “ATM” signage near Domestic Arrivals/Departures public areas)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
ABSA — ATM (Airport Shop Centre, Cape Town International Airport precinct)
- Location: Airport Shop Centre (on airport property/precinct—useful if you’ve already left the terminal)
- Hours: Hours vary by the surrounding retail/centre access; ATM access is often extended
American Express — ATM (International Arrivals)
- Location: International Arrivals area (arrivals-zone ATM access; check signage near the arrivals hall)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Bidvest — ATM (Terminal, Landside / Shop-area ATM access)
- Location: Terminal landside area (commonly positioned near foreign exchange/banking services)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Bidvest Foreign Exchange — Cash Services Counter (International Arrivals)
- Location: Central Terminal Building, International Arrivals (near arrivals hall)
- Hours: Typically aligned with peak flight times; check the counter for daily operating hours
Bidvest Foreign Exchange — Cash Services Counter (International Departures / Duty Free Mall)
- Location: Duty Free Mall, International Departures (airside—after security/passport control)
- Hours: Typically aligned with International Departures operating hours
Near the airport: ABSA ATM (Airport Approach / Ring Road area)
- Location: Airport Ring Road / approach area (on-airport road network—useful if you’re arriving by car/ride-hail)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Near the airport: FNB ATM (Airport precinct / surrounding access roads)
- Location: On-airport precinct or just outside the terminal perimeter (often mapped as a separate FNB ATM point)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
Near the airport: Capitec ATM (Airport precinct / mapped nearby point)
- Location: Airport Approach Rd / Matroosfontein (near the airport boundary—useful if you’ve already left the terminal)
- Hours: 24/7 (typically available around the clock)
What the “Hours” really mean at CPT: Many CPT ATMs are accessible 24/7 because they’re installed in public terminal zones (Arrivals halls, central terminal public areas) or in secured areas with constant operations. However, access to a specific ATM may be limited if it sits behind an airside security checkpoint (you can only reach it if you’re a passenger past screening) or if a nearby section closes for cleaning/security reasons late at night.
ATM fees you should expect at Cape Town Airport (CPT):
- Local ATM operator fee: Some South African bank ATMs may add a usage fee (especially for cards from other banks). The screen should show any fee before you accept the withdrawal.
- Your home-bank fee: Your own bank may charge an international ATM fee and/or a foreign transaction fee.
- Exchange rate markup: If you accept Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) and withdraw in your home currency, you may pay a worse exchange rate. At CPT, you’ll often see a prompt like “Continue in USD/EUR/GBP?” — choose South African Rand (ZAR) to let your bank/card network convert.
- Airport convenience factor: Airport ATMs may run out of certain denominations during peak arrivals. If you need large amounts, consider splitting into two withdrawals (or use a bank branch/counter if open).
Cape Town Airport (CPT) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Cape Town Airport (CPT) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (CPT)
- After landing, follow overhead signs for Immigration / Passport Control.
- Clear Immigration, then follow signs for Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage and proceed to Customs.
- Once you pass through Customs and step into the public International Arrivals hall (landside), slow down and scan for signs that say “ATM”, “Bank”, or “Foreign Exchange”.
- Walk toward the banking/forex zone in the arrivals hall—this is where multiple ATMs (Capitec, FNB, Standard Bank, ABSA/American Express) are commonly clustered.
- If you see currency exchange counters (e.g., Bidvest/forex), you’re very close—ATMs are usually positioned within the same arrivals-hall banking area.
- Withdraw the cash you need (consider starting with a smaller amount to confirm your card works and to avoid carrying too much).
- Only after you’re done, head out to the pick-up lanes / ride-hail / taxi area.
- If you accidentally exit the terminal first, re-enter through the arrivals doors and follow the ATM signage back to the arrivals banking zone.
Domestic Arrivals (CPT)
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage, then follow the flow to the exit into the public Domestic Arrivals hall (landside).
- In the public arrivals area, look for signs reading “ATM” or “Bank”.
- Walk toward the central terminal connection (the Central Terminal Building)—this is where the main landside services and multiple ATMs are easiest to find.
- If you are still in a secure area (airside), check for a Domestic Arrivals airside ATM (commonly Standard Bank). Use it if you want cash before reaching the public hall.
- Once in the public hall, head to the nearest ATM cluster near the domestic-side banking/retail services.
- Withdraw cash, then proceed outside to pick-up / parking / transport.
Domestic Departures (CPT)
- Enter the terminal and confirm you’re on the Departures level (Domestic Departures signage).
- Before you go through security, look for the banking/ATM area in the public landside zone.
- At CPT, you can commonly find Capitec and Standard Bank ATMs around Domestic Departures, plus additional ATMs in the adjacent central terminal public areas.
- If you can’t find them immediately, ask a staff member for “the ATMs in Domestic Departures” or follow signage pointing back toward the Central Terminal Building.
- Withdraw cash, then proceed to security screening and your gate.
Quick CPT Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- International: If you’re in the public arrivals hall and can see Customs exit doors behind you and the meet-and-greet crowd ahead, you’re in the right zone for the main arrivals ATMs.
- Domestic: If you’ve just exited baggage claim into the public arrivals area and you can see doors leading to the outside pick-up lanes, you’re near the easiest landside ATM routes—turn toward the central terminal connection for more options.
- Food Court / Level 3: If you’re on the mezzanine/food court level, look for FNB and Nedbank ATMs listed on Level 3.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Cape Town Airport (CPT), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Cape Town Airport (CPT)
- Use the International Arrivals ATM cluster right after Customs if you’re landing internationally—this is the easiest moment to withdraw cash before you deal with SIM cards, transport negotiations, or a long taxi queue.
- Prefer the Central Terminal (landside) ATMs if you want multiple backup options in one place. CPT’s central building connects domestic and international areas, so it’s the best “Plan B” zone.
- Watch for airside vs. landside: the Domestic Arrivals airside ATM is only accessible if you’re still inside the secure passenger flow. If you’ve already walked out into the public halls, don’t waste time trying to go back airside—use the landside clusters.
- Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) if the ATM offers “Continue in your home currency.” At CPT, choose ZAR for better transparency and typically better rates.
- Withdraw a “starter amount” first (enough for a taxi/ride-hail, tips, and a snack), then do a second withdrawal later in the city if you need more—airport ATMs can sometimes dispense limited denominations during peak arrival waves.
- Use ATMs in the most public, well-lit areas (arrivals hall banking zone, central terminal public areas) rather than isolated corridors—CPT is busy and monitored, and the highest-footfall areas are usually the most comfortable for first-time visitors.
- If an ATM fails, switch banks before switching cards: if you get a “transaction cancelled” or “unable to process” message, try a different bank ATM (e.g., switch from one brand to another) because network routing can vary.
- Keep small notes in mind: if you’ll take public transport or buy small items immediately, try to withdraw from a machine that dispenses mixed denominations (or break a large note at a busy airport retailer right after withdrawing).
- If you arrive late at night, go straight to the 24/7 ATMs in arrivals/central terminal; bank counters and some exchange desks may be closed even though the terminal remains open.
FAQs – Cape Town Airport (CPT) ATMs
Are there ATMs in the International Arrivals hall at Cape Town Airport (CPT)?
Yes. CPT has ATMs in/near the International Arrivals area (public/landside after Customs), where multiple banks and services are commonly grouped together.
Can I withdraw cash before I exit into the public arrivals area?
In some cases, yes—there can be an ATM in a secure (airside) arrivals flow (commonly referenced for Domestic Arrivals). If you’ve already exited into the public hall, use the landside ATM clusters instead.
Which banks have ATMs at Cape Town Airport (CPT)?
Common on-site banks/ATM brands at CPT include Capitec, FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and ABSA, with additional services such as American Express and Bidvest in the airport banking/forex areas.
Are CPT airport ATMs open 24 hours?
Most CPT ATMs are typically accessible 24/7, especially those in public arrivals halls and central terminal landside areas. Access can still depend on whether a specific ATM is airside (security-controlled) or within an area that temporarily closes.
Do Cape Town Airport (CPT) ATMs charge fees?
They can. You may see an ATM operator fee on-screen before you confirm the withdrawal, and your home bank may also charge international ATM and/or foreign transaction fees.
What currency do CPT airport ATMs dispense?
CPT airport ATMs dispense South African Rand (ZAR).
Should I accept the ATM’s exchange rate conversion at CPT?
Usually no. If the ATM offers to convert your withdrawal into your home currency (Dynamic Currency Conversion), choose to continue in ZAR instead.
What if the first ATM I try at CPT doesn’t work?
Move to a different bank’s ATM within the same arrivals/central terminal cluster. Network routing and card acceptance can vary by bank and by moment.
Is there a bank branch at Cape Town Airport (CPT)?
Yes—there is on-site banking service (including an ABSA branch listed in the airport’s banking/services directory), and multiple ATMs nearby in the same terminal areas.
Where should I go if I already left the terminal and still need cash?
Look for ATMs on the airport precinct (such as the Airport Shop Centre / approach road areas) or use the map above to find nearby ATMs and bank branches around CPT.
Cape Town Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Cape Town or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Cape Town Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Cape Town Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Cape Town, South Africa or a GLOBAL eSIM