ATMs at Vancouver Airport (YVR): Locations, Fees, Hours

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ATMs in Vancouver Airport (YVR) Locations & Hours

Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Vancouver Airport (YVR), plus additional ATMs and banks near Vancouver Airport (YVR) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.

Royal Bank of Canada ATM — International Terminal Level 3 (Before Security)

  • Location: YVR Main Terminal, International Terminal – Level 3, before security (departures/check-in level area)
  • Hours: 00:00–24:00 Daily

Royal Bank of Canada ATM (Machine 1) — Domestic Terminal (RBC Domestic ATM Site)

  • Location: YVR Main Terminal, Domestic Terminal area (RBC-listed domestic ATM site at 3880 Grant McConachie Way; pre-security terminal circulation)
  • Hours: Typically long airport hours / often 24/7 ATM access (subject to terminal access and maintenance)

Royal Bank of Canada ATM (Machine 2) — Domestic Terminal (RBC Domestic ATM Site)

  • Location: YVR Main Terminal, Domestic Terminal area (same RBC domestic ATM site; RBC lists 2 ATMs at this location)
  • Hours: Typically long airport hours / often 24/7 ATM access (subject to terminal access and maintenance)

Royal Bank of Canada Branch + ATM — Domestic Terminal Level 3 (Before Security)

  • Location: Domestic Terminal, Level 3, pre-security (bank branch area with ATM access in the terminal)
  • Hours: Branch commonly weekdays ~09:00–16:30; ATM access typically longer than branch hours

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — Domestic Level 3 (Before Security)

  • Location: Domestic Terminal – Level 3, before security
  • Hours: 06:00–22:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — Domestic Gate C29 (After Security)

  • Location: Domestic Terminal, airside near Gate C29
  • Hours: 06:00–22:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Level 2 (Before Security) — Location 1

  • Location: International Terminal – Level 2, before security (arrivals/public-side zone)
  • Hours: 06:00–01:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Level 2 (Before Security) — Location 2

  • Location: International Terminal – Level 2, before security (another ICE location on the same level)
  • Hours: 06:00–17:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Level 2 (After Security)

  • Location: International Terminal – Level 2, after security
  • Hours: 11:00–20:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Level 3 (Before Security)

  • Location: International Terminal – Level 3, before security (check-in/departures side)
  • Hours: 06:00–17:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Gate D53 (After Security)

  • Location: International Terminal, airside near Gate D53
  • Hours: 06:00–01:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — International Gate D70 (After Security)

  • Location: International Terminal, airside near Gate D70
  • Hours: 06:00–17:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — US Level 3 (Before Security)

  • Location: US Terminal – Level 3, before security
  • Hours: 04:30–19:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — US Gate E84 (After Security)

  • Location: US Terminal, airside near Gate E84
  • Hours: 06:00–17:00 Daily

ICE Currency Exchange / Cash Services — US Gate E90 (After Security)

  • Location: US Terminal, airside near Gate E90
  • Hours: 06:00–17:00 Daily

ATM (Connected Transit Concourse) — YVR–Airport Station / Canada Line Link (Domestic Walkway Side)

  • Location: Connected terminal/transit corridor near YVR–Airport Station entrance on the domestic-side walkway (follow signs for Canada Line / Train to City)
  • Hours: Typically aligned with station/terminal public access hours; some machines may operate 24/7

ATM (Connected Transit Concourse) — YVR–Airport Station / Parkade-Level Link (International Walkway Side)

  • Location: Connected terminal/transit corridor near the international-side walkway/parkade access leading to YVR–Airport Station
  • Hours: Typically aligned with station/terminal public access hours; some machines may operate 24/7

ATM (Public Connector Zone) — Main Terminal Level 4 “Train to City” Concourse

  • Location: Main Terminal Level 4 public circulation area near the Canada Line / “Train to City” connector and escalators
  • Hours: Usually long public access hours with airport operations

Nearby Option: ATM Cluster — McArthurGlen Designer Outlet / Templeton Area

  • Location: Short train/shuttle ride from YVR (Templeton / outlet area), with multiple bank and retail ATMs
  • Hours: Varies by retailer/ATM; many extended-hours exterior ATMs available

Nearby Option: Scotiabank / Bank ATMs — Richmond River Rd / No. 3 Rd Area

  • Location: Richmond commercial area a short drive or Canada Line ride from YVR (River Rd / No. 3 Rd corridors)
  • Hours: Street/exterior ATMs often extended hours or 24/7; branch lobby hours vary

Nearby Option: Bank ATMs — Richmond Centre / Canada Line Corridor

  • Location: Richmond Centre / Brighouse area (reachable by Canada Line), with many major Canadian bank ATMs
  • Hours: Mall/branch hours vary; exterior and transit-adjacent ATMs may run longer

Vancouver Airport (YVR) ATMs Walkthrough & Map

Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Vancouver Airport (YVR). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Vancouver Airport (YVR) map/homepage.

International Arrivals (YVR)

  1. After landing, follow the airport signs for Arrivals, Immigration, and then Baggage Claim.
  2. Complete immigration/customs and exit into the public International Arrivals hall (landside, Level 2 area).
  3. Once you enter the greeting/meeting hall, slow down and look for signs for ATM, Banking & Currency, or ICE Currency Exchange.
  4. If you want a standard bank ATM, head toward the RBC ATM area (International Terminal Level 3 before security — accessible by escalator/elevator from arrivals level).
  5. If you want currency services or cash-related help, use an ICE Currency Exchange point in the International terminal (YVR has multiple International ICE locations across Levels 2/3 and airside gates).
  6. Before leaving the terminal for taxi/rideshare pickup, withdraw the cash you need in the landside arrivals/public area so you don’t have to re-enter.
  7. If one machine/service point is busy, stay inside the same terminal and try another ICE / banking location—YVR has several in the International section.
  8. If you accidentally head toward the train/parkade first, you can still find ATM options in the connected terminal/transit corridors before exiting the airport complex.

Domestic Arrivals (YVR)

  1. After landing, follow signs for Canada Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
  2. Collect your luggage and move into the public Domestic Arrivals hall (landside).
  3. Look for signs for ATM, RBC, or Banking & Currency near the main terminal circulation and departures-level escalators.
  4. If you want a major bank ATM, go to the RBC domestic ATM site in the Domestic terminal area (RBC lists multiple ATM machines there).
  5. If you need a bank counter during weekday business hours, go to the RBC branch + ATM on Domestic Level 3 (pre-security).
  6. If you are departing domestically and forgot to get cash before security, YVR also has an ICE location near Gate C29 (airside) in the Domestic area.
  7. Before heading outside to pickup/transport, consider finishing your withdrawal inside the terminal because re-entering with luggage can slow you down during busy arrival waves.

US Departures / US-Bound Travelers (YVR Preclearance Terminal)

  1. Follow signs for US Departures and stay aware of whether you are before security or after security.
  2. YVR has an ICE Currency Exchange on US Level 3 (before security) if you need cash before entering screening and US preclearance flows.
  3. After security, additional ICE locations are available near Gate E84 and Gate E90.
  4. If you prefer to minimize time in the US preclearance queue, handle cash withdrawals on the pre-security side before joining security lines.

Quick YVR Landmarks That Mean You’re Close

  • International: If you’re in the greeting hall after Customs (Level 2 arrivals/public area), you’re close to the easiest arrivals-side cash options and can reach more banking/currency points by going up to Level 3.
  • Domestic: If you can see the main departures escalators/elevators or check-in hall access, you’re near the Domestic Level 3 banking/ATM zone.
  • US Terminal: If you’re near signs for US Departures / Preclearance, look for ICE locations on Level 3 before security and at gates E84/E90 after security.
  • Transit connection: If you see signs for Canada Line / Train to City, you’re in a useful backup area with connected terminal public corridors and additional ATM possibilities.

Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Vancouver Airport (YVR), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.

ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Vancouver Airport (YVR)

  • Use the RBC ATM in International Level 3 if you want a true bank ATM. YVR’s RBC ATM in the International terminal is a reliable 24/7 bank-branded option and is usually preferable to exchange-counter withdrawals if your card works there.
  • YVR has many ICE locations, but check whether you need an ATM or a currency counter. ICE points at YVR are excellent for currency exchange and travel cash services, but fees/rates differ from a standard debit-card ATM withdrawal. Compare before committing.
  • If you arrive internationally, start in the Level 2 public arrivals/greeting hall and then move to Level 3 only if needed. This avoids extra walking with luggage and keeps you close to pickup zones.
  • Domestic travelers should remember the RBC branch + ATM is on Level 3 pre-security. If you need human help (card issue, denomination request, banking question), weekday daytime is your best window.
  • For US-bound departures, withdraw cash before entering long preclearance lines. YVR’s US terminal flow can be busy; it’s usually faster to use the US Level 3 (before security) ICE location before screening.
  • Gate-area ICE locations are useful backups. If you forgot cash before security, YVR has airside ICE points near C29 (Domestic), D53/D70 (International), and E84/E90 (US).
  • Expect operator fees and your own bank’s fees to stack. At YVR, this matters especially if you use currency-service points or multiple small withdrawals. Withdraw once (or fewer times) when possible.
  • If your card is declined at one cash point, try a different type of provider. Switching between an RBC ATM and an ICE cash/currency point can help, since card/network acceptance can vary.
  • Use the Canada Line connector area as a backup before leaving Sea Island. If terminal queues are long, the connected public corridors toward YVR–Airport Station are a practical fallback before heading into Vancouver/Richmond.
  • Keep your receipt and note the exact terminal/level/gate area. At YVR, there are multiple similar-looking cash points—location details (e.g., “International Level 3” or “Gate D53”) make issue resolution much easier.

FAQs – Vancouver Airport (YVR) ATMs

Are there ATMs in all parts of YVR (Domestic, International, and US areas)?
Yes. YVR has cash access points across the Domestic, International, and US terminal sections, including pre-security and some post-security locations (especially through ICE locations near key gates).

Is there a 24-hour ATM at Vancouver Airport (YVR)?
Yes. YVR lists a Royal Bank of Canada ATM in the International Terminal Level 3 with 24-hour daily operation, though temporary outages/maintenance can still happen.

What is the best ATM choice at YVR for a normal debit card withdrawal?
If your card is accepted, a bank-branded ATM (such as RBC) is usually the best first choice for a straight cash withdrawal. ICE locations are very useful too, but they are often used for broader currency services, which may have different fee/rate structures.

Can I get cash after security at YVR?
Yes. YVR has post-security cash/currency service points in multiple zones, including Domestic Gate C29, International Gates D53 and D70, and US Gates E84 and E90 (via ICE locations).

Where should I go for cash right after arriving internationally at YVR?
Start in the International Arrivals public/greeting hall (Level 2) and look for Banking & Currency / ICE signs. If you want the RBC ATM specifically, head to International Level 3 before security.

Does YVR have a bank branch inside the terminal?
Yes. YVR has an RBC branch + ATM in the Domestic Terminal, Level 3 (pre-security). Branch hours are typically weekday business hours, while ATM access is usually longer.

What fees should I expect at YVR ATMs and cash points?
Expect possible ATM operator fees (or service markups/rates at currency points), plus any fees from your own bank/card issuer. The total cost depends on whether you use a bank ATM versus a currency-service provider and whether your card is in-network.

What if I already went toward the Canada Line / Train to City and still need cash?
You can still use the connected terminal public corridors near YVR–Airport Station as a backup area before leaving the airport complex, then proceed to transit once you’ve withdrawn cash.

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