EQ Bank Limits Free ATM Withdrawals to 5 per Month

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updated on Feb 6, 2026
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A little change is on its way to the EQ Bank Card. Starting on April 6, 2026, cardholders will only get 5 free ATM reimbursements per month of up to $5.

For many, this probably won't be a big deal, as you’re more likely to use your card to pay for most purchases. Unless you want to take cash out more than 5 times per month, this change won’t affect you.

And it's still a better deal than most banks, where you have to pay when you withdraw cash from a foreign network.

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EQ Bank Card changes

The EQ Bank Card currently ranks as Canada’s best prepaid credit card, and this won't change that.

EQ Bank Limits Free ATM Withdrawals to 5 per Month

Unless you're taking out cash more than once a week, EQ’s new ATM withdrawal limit won't have any impact on you.

Nothing else is changing – you'll still get 0.5% cash back on purchases, pay no foreign exchange fees, and get up to 3.3% interest on your balance.

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According to our unbiased, math-based scoring algorithm, the EQ Bank Card is Canada’s best prepaid card for 2026.

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