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title: I Was Charged a Higher Exchange Rate at an ATM
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# I Was Charged a Higher Exchange Rate at an ATM

## Understanding exchange rate charges when withdrawing cash abroad.

### **Why This Happens**

If you withdrew money from an ATM abroad and were charged more than expected, it may be due to **Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)**. This usually happens when you choose to be charged in **GBP instead of the local currency**, or if the machine didn't offer a choice at all.

DCC typically comes with a much higher exchange rate — and unfortunately, if you selected GBP, **we’re unable to dispute the charge for you**.

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### **What You Can Do**

If you believe you were unfairly charged — for example, if you **chose to be charged in local currency but were billed in GBP anyway**, you can raise a dispute.

Here’s how to do it in the **Yeeld app**:

1. Open the app and go to **Accounts**
2. Tap the transaction in question
3. Click **Dispute Transaction**
4. Choose the reason: **"I’ve been charged an additional fee by a merchant or I’ve been charged for not using a booking"**
5. Follow the steps to submit your case

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### **What We’ll Need**

We may ask you for:

- A receipt from the ATM
- Screenshots or any proof of the amount you selected
- Confirmation of which currency you chose at the machine

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### **Important Note**

Yeeld cards are **Visa.**

Visa sets its own exchange rates, and if a merchant or ATM provider overrides this by charging you in GBP, there’s usually **nothing we can do if you accepted that rate**.

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