ATMs at Victoria Airport (YYJ): Locations, Fees, Hours

Location: Victoria, Canada Currency: CAD CA$ Canadian Dollar

ATMs in Victoria Airport (YYJ) Locations & Hours

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

ICE (International Currency Exchange) ATM — Pre-Security (Beside ICE Counter)

  • Location: Landside (public area), near the ICE Currency Service counter (before security screening)
  • Hours: During terminal building hours (typically 03:00–01:00; may extend for late/early flights)

ICE (International Currency Exchange) ATM — Pre-Security (Across From Gift Shop)

  • Location: Landside (public area), across from the gift shop/newsstand area (before security screening)
  • Hours: During terminal building hours (typically 03:00–01:00; may extend for late/early flights)

ICE (International Currency Exchange) ATM — Post-Security (Lower Passenger Departures Lounge)

  • Location: Airside (after security), in the lower passenger departures lounge
  • Hours: During security screening + airside access hours (generally aligned with flight schedules)

RBC Royal Bank (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2464 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC (short drive from YYJ)
  • Hours: Mon–Thu 09:30–17:00; Fri 09:30–18:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun Closed

TD Canada Trust (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2406 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun (verify locally)

CIBC (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2339 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

BMO Bank of Montreal (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2461 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; Sat/Sun Closed (verify locally)

Scotiabank (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2355 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

Coast Capital Savings (Branch & ATM) — Sidney (Beacon Ave)

  • Location: 2297 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
  • Hours: Branch: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00; Sat 09:30–16:00; Sun Closed. ATM: 06:30–22:00 daily

TD Canada Trust (Branch & ATM) — Victoria (Burnside Rd W)

  • Location: 309 Burnside Rd W, Victoria, BC (on the main route to/from YYJ via Hwy 17/Pat Bay Hwy)
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun (verify locally)

CIBC (Branch & ATM) — Mayfair Shopping Centre (Victoria)

  • Location: 3147 Douglas St, Victoria, BC (Mayfair Shopping Centre)
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

CIBC (Branch & ATM) — Hillside Centre (Victoria)

  • Location: 29-1644 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC (Hillside Centre)
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

BMO Bank of Montreal (Branch & ATM) — Downtown (Douglas St, Victoria)

  • Location: 1225 Douglas St, Victoria, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

Scotiabank (Branch & ATM) — Downtown (Yates St, Victoria)

  • Location: 702 Yates St, Victoria, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00; Sat/Sun (verify locally)

RBC Royal Bank (Branch & ATM) — Hillside Ave & Scott St (Victoria)

  • Location: 1625 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00; Sat/Sun Closed

RBC Royal Bank (Branch & ATM) — 1880 Island Highway (Victoria)

  • Location: 1880 Island Highway (Unit 110), Victoria, BC
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00; Sat 09:00–16:00; Sun Closed

RBC Royal Bank (Branch & ATM) — Broadmead / Royal Oak (Victoria)

  • Location: 777 Royal Oak Dr, Victoria, BC (Broadmead Village area)
  • Hours: Mon–Fri (verify locally); Sat (verify locally); Sun (verify locally)

Coast Capital Savings (Branch & ATM) — Tillicum (Victoria)

  • Location: Unit 169, 3170 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC
  • Hours: Branch: Mon–Wed 09:30–17:00; Thu–Fri 09:30–18:00; Sat 09:30–16:00; Sun Closed. ATM: 06:30–22:00 daily

Victoria Airport (YYJ) ATMs Walkthrough & Map

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

Arrivals (YYJ) — Fastest Route to Landside (Pre-Security) ATMs

  1. After landing, follow overhead signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
  2. Collect your luggage at Baggage Claim.
  3. Exit into the public Arrivals hall (landside) (this is the same general area as ground transportation and car rentals).
  4. Stay inside the terminal and look for signage or icons for Currency Exchange and ABM/ATM.
  5. Walk toward the ICE (International Currency Exchange) counter area—one ATM is positioned beside the ICE counter (pre-security).
  6. From the ICE counter zone, scan the opposite side of the concourse for the gift shop/newsstand—a second pre-security ATM is located across from the gift shop.
  7. Withdraw the cash you need while you are still landside (this is ideal if you need cash for taxis, tips, or immediate expenses).

Departures (YYJ) — Finding the Post-Security ATM (Airside)

  1. If you’re departing and prefer to withdraw after security, proceed to the Security Screening checkpoint.
  2. Complete security screening and enter the ticketed passenger area (airside).
  3. Follow signs toward the lower passenger departures lounge.
  4. Look for the ICE ATM located post-security in the lower departures lounge.
  5. Withdraw what you need before walking to your gate (especially helpful if you want to wait to withdraw until you confirm your gate/boarding time).

Quick YYJ Landmarks That Mean You’re Close

  • Arrivals hall (landside): If you can see car rentals, ground transportation signage, or the ICE currency exchange counter, you’re in the correct zone for the two pre-security ATMs.
  • After security (airside): If you’re in the departures lounge areas and see signage for lounges/gates, head toward the lower departures lounge for the post-security ATM.
  • If you step outside to the curb and realize you still need cash, simply re-enter the terminal and return to the Arrivals hall to find the pre-security ATMs.

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

ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Victoria Airport (YYJ)

  • Know the on-site reality: YYJ lists three ICE-provided ATMs (two pre-security, one post-security). If one is out of service or has low cash, your best backup is usually Sidney (Beacon Ave), a short drive away.
  • Plan around terminal door hours: The public terminal doors are generally open early morning to ~01:00. If you arrive outside those hours, you may need to use an off-airport ATM in Sidney or along your route into Victoria.
  • Withdraw landside if you need cash immediately: The two pre-security ATMs are the easiest option if you need cash right after landing (taxis, tips, quick purchases) without going through security.
  • Withdraw airside only if you’re already screened: The post-security ATM is convenient for passengers who are already airside (e.g., you realize you want cash after checking in and clearing screening).
  • Expect a visible on-screen surcharge prompt: Airport ATMs often show a separate operator fee before you confirm. If the fee looks high, cancel and consider using your bank’s ATM network in Sidney/Victoria instead.
  • Decline Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) if offered: If an ATM offers to charge you in your home currency (instead of CAD), it’s often a worse exchange rate. Choose to be charged in CAD when possible.
  • Use smaller, predictable withdrawals: If you’re worried about daily limits or fees, take out a smaller amount at YYJ to get moving, then do a larger withdrawal at a branch/ATM in Sidney during business hours.
  • Have a second card ready: Small airports can have limited machines; if one network is down, a backup debit/credit card can save you a trip into town.

FAQs – Victoria Airport (YYJ) ATMs

How many ATMs are inside Victoria Airport (YYJ)?
YYJ publicly lists three on-site ATM machines provided by ICE: two are located pre-security (landside) and one is located post-security (airside) in the lower passenger departures lounge.

Where are the easiest ATMs to reach right after I land at YYJ?
The easiest ATMs are the two pre-security (landside) machines in the public terminal area—one is beside the ICE currency exchange counter and another is across from the gift shop/newsstand zone.

Are YYJ ATMs open 24/7?
Access depends on whether the terminal and (for the airside machine) security screening are open. The terminal doors are generally open early morning through around 01:00, and airside access follows flight/security hours.

What fees should I expect when withdrawing at YYJ?
Fees vary by your bank and the ATM operator. You may see an on-screen surcharge from the ATM operator, plus any out-of-network fees from your bank. The total cost is usually shown before you confirm the withdrawal.

Do YYJ ATMs dispense Canadian dollars (CAD)?
Yes—ATMs at Canadian airports typically dispense Canadian dollars. If the ATM offers to bill you in another currency (DCC), you can usually choose CAD instead.

What’s the closest “backup” area with multiple bank ATMs?
Sidney (Beacon Ave) is the closest area with several major Canadian bank branches and ATMs, and it’s a short drive from the airport.

If an airport ATM is out of service, what should I do?
Try the second pre-security machine (or the post-security machine if you’re already airside). If all on-site ATMs are unavailable, head to Sidney (Beacon Ave) or use the map above to locate nearby ATMs along your route.

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