36. ATMs
From The Economics of Everyday Things by Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
May 4, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 36
About this episode
Zachary Crockett explores the costs associated with ATM withdrawals and the distribution of fees.
Why do you have to pay $4 to get $40 cash at a bar? And who does it go to? Zachary Crockett checks his balance. This episode was originally published on February 11th, 2024.
People in this episode
Host: Zachary Crockett
Topics covered
- ATMs
- cash withdrawal
- bank fees
- financial transactions
- economics
Keywords
- ATM fees
- cash
- banking
- financial services
- economics
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