Location: Charleston, United States Currency: USD US$ United States Dollar
ATMs in Charleston Airport (CHS) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Charleston Airport (CHS), plus additional ATMs and banks near Charleston Airport (CHS) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
ATM (Cash Machine) — Central Hall Entrance (Landside)
- Location: Inside the main terminal, just left as you enter through the central terminal entrance (Central Hall / landside)
- Hours: Typically available whenever the public terminal is open (often 24/7 access in landside areas)
ATM (Cash Machine) — Ticketing/Check-in Zone (Landside) — Near Airline Counters
- Location: Ticketing/Check-in area, near airline counter lines and self-service kiosks (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access (often early morning–late night)
ATM (Cash Machine) — Ticketing/Check-in Zone (Landside) — Near Main Seating / Central Hall
- Location: Central Hall seating zone between ticketing and the main walkway toward security (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — Ticketing/Check-in Zone (Landside) — Near Customer Service / Information Area
- Location: Central Hall, near the information/help services zone between ticketing and baggage claim (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — Arrivals / Baggage Claim (Landside) — Near Carousel Area A
- Location: Lower level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area, near the baggage claim carousels for Concourse A flights (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — Arrivals / Baggage Claim (Landside) — Near Carousel Area B
- Location: Lower level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area, near the baggage claim carousels for Concourse B flights (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — Arrivals Hall Exit Doors (Landside) — Near Ground Transportation Flow
- Location: Public Arrivals hall, near the main exit doors to curbside pick-up / ground transportation (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — TSA Security Approach (Landside) — Before Checkpoint Queues
- Location: On the main path from Central Hall toward the TSA checkpoint, before you enter the security queue (landside)
- Hours: Typically aligned with terminal public-area access
ATM (Cash Machine) — Post-Security Main Concourse — Immediately After TSA
- Location: After clearing the TSA checkpoint, in the post-security concourse area where passengers split toward Concourses A and B (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours (when security is open)
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse A (Airside) — Early Concourse Zone
- Location: After security, walk toward Concourse A; look in the first cluster of shops/seating where services are grouped (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse A (Airside) — Mid Concourse Retail Cluster
- Location: Concourse A, near the midpoint retail/food cluster (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse A (Airside) — Near Higher-Numbered Gates
- Location: Concourse A, toward the far end near the higher-numbered gates (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse B (Airside) — Early Concourse Zone
- Location: After security, walk toward Concourse B; check the first cluster of seating/services (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse B (Airside) — Mid Concourse Food Court Area
- Location: Concourse B, near the main food and retail cluster where passengers congregate (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Concourse B (Airside) — Near Higher-Numbered Gates
- Location: Concourse B, toward the far end near the higher-numbered gates (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
ATM (Cash Machine) — Main Concourse (Airside) — Near Lounge Corridor Landmarks
- Location: Post-security main concourse near prominent landmarks (e.g., near major quick-service dining and elevator corridors), where amenity signage is concentrated (airside)
- Hours: Available during TSA/airside operating hours
Bank of America Financial Center — North Charleston (Branch + ATMs)
- Location: 5900 Core Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406 (approx. 3–4 miles from CHS)
- Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–17:00; Fri 09:00–18:00; Sat–Sun closed (ATM access may be longer depending on the site)
Wells Fargo ATM — Rivers Avenue
- Location: 6066 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406 (approx. 2 miles from CHS)
- Hours: 24 hours (ATM)
Wells Fargo Bank + ATM — North Village
- Location: 6877 Dorchester Rd Ste 19, North Charleston, SC 29418 (approx. 3 miles from CHS)
- Hours: Lobby Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; Sat–Sun closed (ATM typically 24 hours)
Chase Branch with ATM — Ashley Phosphate Road
- Location: 2089 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406 (approx. 4–6 miles from CHS depending on route)
- Hours: Branch hours vary by day; ATM access generally available on-site
Bank of America ATM — McCall Center (ATM inside)
- Location: 5066 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418 (near CHS area)
- Hours: Typically available during the host location’s access hours
Charleston Airport (CHS) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Charleston Airport (CHS). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Charleston Airport (CHS) map/homepage.
Arrivals (CHS) — Best ATM Route for Most Travelers
- After landing, follow signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
- Go down to the lower level where the baggage claim carousels are located.
- As you enter the public baggage claim hall (landside), slow down and scan for overhead signs reading “ATM” (or the ATM icon).
- Check the areas nearest the main pedestrian paths between the carousel zones and the Arrivals exit doors—this is where airports most often place cash machines.
- If you don’t see an ATM immediately, walk along the public hall toward the opposite carousel cluster (CHS has separate baggage claim areas for concourses), watching for ATM signage along walls and near service alcoves.
- Withdraw the cash you need before you head outside to curbside pick-up, rideshare, taxis, or the rental car/transport connections.
- If the baggage-claim ATM area is busy, keep it moving: your next easiest backup is the Central Hall / ticketing side (upstairs), where ATMs are commonly placed near entrances and check-in.
Departures (CHS) — If You’re Checking In (Landside)
- Enter the terminal and head into the Central Hall.
- Before committing to the TSA line, check the ticketing/check-in side for ATM signage near counters and seating areas.
- If you don’t find one landside, proceed through TSA Security.
- Once airside, look around the post-security concourse split (where passengers head toward Concourses A and B)—ATMs are often placed near these main decision points.
- If needed, walk a short distance into your concourse and scan the first cluster of shops/seating for the ATM icon.
Quick CHS Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- Baggage Claim: If you can see the carousels and the main exits to the curb, you’re in the right zone for the easiest landside ATMs.
- Central Hall: If you’re between ticketing and the walk to TSA, you’re in the other common landside ATM zone.
- Airside: If you’ve just cleared TSA and can choose between Concourse A and Concourse B, you’re near the best airside ATM search area.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Charleston Airport (CHS), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Charleston Airport (CHS)
- Use baggage claim first if you need cash for ground transport: CHS ground transportation pick-up areas are reached right after you exit the public Arrivals hall; it’s easiest to withdraw in the baggage-claim area before stepping outside.
- Expect typical U.S. airport ATM surcharges: CHS doesn’t consistently publish ATM surcharge amounts—plan for an on-screen operator fee plus any fee from your own bank. If the displayed surcharge looks high, cancel and try a nearby off-airport bank ATM.
- Airside ATMs depend on TSA hours: If you’re arriving very late or departing very early, landside ATMs (Central Hall / baggage claim) are usually more accessible than airside ATMs behind security.
- Have a backup in mind within a short drive: If airport ATMs are out of service or lines are long, several bank branches and retail ATMs are located on major nearby roads (International Blvd, Rivers Ave, Dorchester Rd).
- Withdraw in one go if you need smaller bills: CHS concessions often accept card/contactless; if you need cash specifically for tips or small purchases, consider one larger withdrawal and then break bills at an airside counter or shop rather than making multiple ATM transactions.
- Watch for “ATM” overhead icons: In CHS’s single-terminal layout, ATMs are typically placed along main passenger flow corridors—near entrances, check-in lines, baggage claim corridors, and the post-TSA concourse split.
- If you’re renting a car, withdraw before you walk out: Once you’ve exited toward curbside/rental connections, coming back inside is possible—but it adds time. Make the ATM stop before you fully commit to the curb.
FAQs – Charleston Airport (CHS) ATMs
Where are the easiest ATMs to find when I land at CHS?
The quickest, most practical place to look is the Arrivals/Baggage Claim (landside) area—scan near the main passenger flow between the carousels and the exit doors.
Are there ATMs before security at CHS?
Yes—travel guides consistently place CHS ATMs in landside zones such as Ticketing/Check-in and Arrivals/Baggage Claim, which are accessible without going through TSA.
Are there ATMs after security at CHS?
Yes—ATMs are also commonly noted in the departure concourses after the TSA checkpoint, meaning you can withdraw cash airside if you’ve already cleared security.
What are CHS ATM fees and exchange rates?
CHS ATM operator surcharges can vary by machine and provider. You’ll see the operator fee on-screen before you confirm. Your bank may also charge an out-of-network fee. CHS is a U.S. airport, so withdrawals are dispensed in USD.
Do CHS ATMs run 24/7?
Landside ATMs in public areas are often accessible for extended hours (sometimes 24/7), but airside ATMs are only accessible when TSA/security is operating. If you’re traveling outside peak hours, plan to use baggage claim or central hall locations first.
What if the airport ATM is out of service or has a long line?
Use the near-airport backups on major nearby roads (International Blvd, Rivers Ave, Dorchester Rd) or withdraw at a nearby bank branch/ATM before returning to the airport.
Is there currency exchange at CHS?
CHS is primarily a domestic U.S. airport and currency exchange availability is limited; most travelers rely on USD cash from ATMs instead of airport exchange counters.
Charleston Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Charleston or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Charleston Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Charleston Airport or NEARBY
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