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HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services vs Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Compare HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services and Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services using the controlling cost, balance, rate, tenure, liquidity, limits, eligibility and current first-party bank evidence for this product type.

ATM & cash service comparison

HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services vs Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

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Latest underlying reviewSeptember 10, 2026
HDFC BankHDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

HDFC customers who need to distinguish the ATM limit on their card/account from monthly free-transaction allowances and from branch/CRM cash-deposit thresholds.

Cost / pricing
HDFC publishes ATM treatment by account variant. Savings/salary-type rows use bank-specific free allowances while several Current Account variants receive unlimited HDFC ATM usage; after the applicable other-bank free allowance, current HDFC material lists ₹23 + taxes for cash withdrawal and ₹8.50 + taxes for non-financial transactions where that savings-account schedule applies. From 1 April 2026, UPI cash withdrawals at ATMs/CRMs count toward the monthly free ATM allowance and attract ₹23 + taxes after the free limit.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
4 bank sources
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Axis BankAxis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Axis customers comparing ATM and cash costs who are willing to match the rule to their exact account scheme, because Axis free counts and BNA/branch cash economics vary materially across products.

Cost / pricing
Axis publishes materially different ATM/cash tariffs by account scheme. For example, the live Sahaj Savings MID lists 5 free Axis Bank financial transactions with unlimited Axis non-financial transactions, 3 free non-Axis transactions in metros/5 elsewhere and post-threshold fees after the account's monthly ATM count; the Infinity Savings terms instead list unlimited Axis ATM transactions and 10 free non-Axis transactions. No universal Axis allowance is inferred.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
4 bank sources
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HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services vs Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Prepared 14 Sep 2026 · Source page: https://littleden.blog/compare-banking/hdfc-atm-cash-services-vs-axis-atm-cash-services/

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01Which ATM allowance applies to your use?Compare own-bank and other-bank terms in the correct account or card context.

HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

Own-bank ATM
HDFC's ATM table gives account-specific treatment: common Savings/Salary rows use their stated HDFC-bank free allowance, while multiple Current Account variants publish unlimited HDFC ATM transactions. The exact underlying product controls.
Other-bank ATM
For common Savings/Salary treatment, HDFC publishes up to 3 free transactions at ATMs in six metros and 5 at non-metro ATMs; after the applicable free limit, cash withdrawal is ₹23 + taxes and non-financial transaction ₹8.50 + taxes. Some Current Account variants are charged from the first non-HDFC ATM transaction, so the account row must be matched.

Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Own-bank ATM
Sahaj Savings currently states first 5 Axis financial transactions free plus unlimited non-financial; Infinity Savings states unlimited Axis ATM financial/non-financial transactions. Other Axis products can differ.
Other-bank ATM
Sahaj states 3 free non-Axis financial/non-financial transactions in metro locations and 5 elsewhere. Infinity states first 10 non-Axis transactions monthly. Product-specific post-free charges also differ by schedule; the exact account tariff controls.
02Will the withdrawal and deposit rules fit?Check withdrawals and machine deposits as separate transactions.

HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

Withdrawal limits
The issued debit card and account security caps both apply. HDFC current-account pages currently cap ATM cash withdrawal at ₹50,000/day and ₹10 lakh/month for the first 6 months, and ₹2 lakh/day and ₹10 lakh/month for older accounts; those figures are current-account-scoped, not a universal Savings limit.
Cash deposit machine
HDFC CDM card-based cash deposit: Savings ₹1 lakh per transaction/₹2 lakh per day; Current ₹1 lakh per transaction/₹6 lakh per day; maximum 200 notes per deposit transaction. Cardless deposits are supported by account number, subject to product limits; cash deposit can be disabled for some products.

Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Withdrawal limits
Debit-card limits remain primary. Some Axis schedules add account-level transaction-count controls; Sahaj currently states maximum 30 counted ATM transactions monthly (financial at Axis plus financial/non-financial at other-bank ATMs), followed by stated fees.
Cash deposit machine
Axis BNA/CDM cash deposit pricing is scheme-specific. Sahaj currently lists a ₹50 BNA convenience fee after banking hours/holidays once deposits exceed 2 transactions or ₹5,000 in a month, whichever occurs first; Infinity's listed core cash-deposit fees are nil under its plan terms.
03What charges and failed-ATM handling apply?Check the scope of charges and the recorded failed-transaction treatment.

HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

Charge scope
Free counts, ATM pricing and branch/CRM cash thresholds must be read from the specific HDFC account schedule. Machine limits are technical/operational ceilings and do not create a free-cash entitlement.
Failed ATM treatment
HDFC instructs customers to report cash-not-dispensed or deposit-not-received issues to the bank. RBI's controlling failed-ATM standard is proactive reversal within T+5 calendar days and ₹100/day compensation beyond T+5.

Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Charge scope
Axis is intentionally modeled as scheme-specific. Sahaj, Infinity and current-account examples are evidence anchors, not interchangeable tariffs.
Failed ATM treatment
RBI's controlling rule for account debited but cash not dispensed is proactive reversal within T+5 calendar days and automatic ₹100/day compensation beyond T+5. Customers should complain to the card-issuing bank/ATM support promptly.
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Decision factorHDFC Bank ATM & Cash ServicesAxis Bank ATM & Cash Services
ATM / cash service chargesHDFC publishes ATM treatment by account variant. Savings/salary-type rows use bank-specific free allowances while several Current Account variants receive unlimited HDFC ATM usage; after the applicable other-bank free allowance, current HDFC material lists ₹23 + taxes for cash withdrawal and ₹8.50 + taxes for non-financial transactions where that savings-account schedule applies. From 1 April 2026, UPI cash withdrawals at ATMs/CRMs count toward the monthly free ATM allowance and attract ₹23 + taxes after the free limit.Axis publishes materially different ATM/cash tariffs by account scheme. For example, the live Sahaj Savings MID lists 5 free Axis Bank financial transactions with unlimited Axis non-financial transactions, 3 free non-Axis transactions in metros/5 elsewhere and post-threshold fees after the account's monthly ATM count; the Infinity Savings terms instead list unlimited Axis ATM transactions and 10 free non-Axis transactions. No universal Axis allowance is inferred.
Eligible account / cardRequires an HDFC Bank account/debit-card relationship for HDFC-card ATM use. The ATM/cash service does not waive the AMB/AQB or account-specific cash-handling rules of the linked product.Requires the applicable Axis account and debit-card relationship. ATM and BNA privileges can change when the account scheme changes, and cash thresholds can depend on account-level balance/relationship terms.
ATM / cash service coverageHDFC ATMs/CRMs provide ATM services, while Cash Deposit Machines support card-based and cardless real-time deposits into HDFC Bank accounts, withdrawals and common service requests.Axis ATMs and cash-deposit/BNA channels provide cash access and account services; digital/card controls can be used to reduce exposure. Product schedules expose own-bank, off-us and branch/BNA cash rules separately.
ATM / cash limitsHDFC CDMs currently list card-based deposits of ₹1 lakh per transaction and ₹2 lakh per day for Savings Accounts, and ₹1 lakh per transaction and ₹6 lakh per day for Current Accounts, with a 200-note maximum per deposit transaction. Separate card/account security limits can be lower than the machine capability.Withdrawal limits depend on the debit card/account. Scheme documents may also impose monthly transaction-count or branch cash thresholds; for example, the Sahaj document states a maximum 30 counted ATM transactions per month before additional fees.
ATM / cash accessEligible HDFC account/card holders for card transactions; cardless CDM deposits require the correct HDFC beneficiary account number. Cash deposit can be disabled for particular products.Eligible Axis account/debit-card holders according to the specific account tariff. BNA/cash-deposit convenience and third-party/non-home branch treatment depend on the account scheme.
Account / card / channel relationshipATM/CRM/CDM limits and charges sit on top of the exact HDFC account and debit-card variant. Branch and CRM cash deposits are combined for product cash-threshold purposes from 1 August 2025.Axis ATM/cash economics are strongly product-coupled: Sahaj, Infinity, salary, premium and current-account relationships can carry different free counts, cash thresholds and fees, so the engine stores representative current scheme evidence without relabeling it as bankwide.
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Type-specific banking comparison terms for HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services and Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services
Decision factorHDFC Bank ATM & Cash ServicesAxis Bank ATM & Cash Services
Own-bank ATMHDFC's ATM table gives account-specific treatment: common Savings/Salary rows use their stated HDFC-bank free allowance, while multiple Current Account variants publish unlimited HDFC ATM transactions. The exact underlying product controls.Sahaj Savings currently states first 5 Axis financial transactions free plus unlimited non-financial; Infinity Savings states unlimited Axis ATM financial/non-financial transactions. Other Axis products can differ.
Other-bank ATMFor common Savings/Salary treatment, HDFC publishes up to 3 free transactions at ATMs in six metros and 5 at non-metro ATMs; after the applicable free limit, cash withdrawal is ₹23 + taxes and non-financial transaction ₹8.50 + taxes. Some Current Account variants are charged from the first non-HDFC ATM transaction, so the account row must be matched.Sahaj states 3 free non-Axis financial/non-financial transactions in metro locations and 5 elsewhere. Infinity states first 10 non-Axis transactions monthly. Product-specific post-free charges also differ by schedule; the exact account tariff controls.
Withdrawal limitsThe issued debit card and account security caps both apply. HDFC current-account pages currently cap ATM cash withdrawal at ₹50,000/day and ₹10 lakh/month for the first 6 months, and ₹2 lakh/day and ₹10 lakh/month for older accounts; those figures are current-account-scoped, not a universal Savings limit.Debit-card limits remain primary. Some Axis schedules add account-level transaction-count controls; Sahaj currently states maximum 30 counted ATM transactions monthly (financial at Axis plus financial/non-financial at other-bank ATMs), followed by stated fees.
Cash deposit machineHDFC CDM card-based cash deposit: Savings ₹1 lakh per transaction/₹2 lakh per day; Current ₹1 lakh per transaction/₹6 lakh per day; maximum 200 notes per deposit transaction. Cardless deposits are supported by account number, subject to product limits; cash deposit can be disabled for some products.Axis BNA/CDM cash deposit pricing is scheme-specific. Sahaj currently lists a ₹50 BNA convenience fee after banking hours/holidays once deposits exceed 2 transactions or ₹5,000 in a month, whichever occurs first; Infinity's listed core cash-deposit fees are nil under its plan terms.
Branch cashFrom 1 August 2025 HDFC combines branch and CRM cash deposits when applying the product's cash-transaction threshold. The amount/number of free branch cash transactions and excess charges remain account-specific.Sahaj currently lists self cash transactions free for the first 4 or ₹1 lakh monthly, whichever is earlier, and non-home branch cash transactions up to ₹25,000/day under that scheme. Other savings/current schemes publish different thresholds.
Failed ATM treatmentHDFC instructs customers to report cash-not-dispensed or deposit-not-received issues to the bank. RBI's controlling failed-ATM standard is proactive reversal within T+5 calendar days and ₹100/day compensation beyond T+5.RBI's controlling rule for account debited but cash not dispensed is proactive reversal within T+5 calendar days and automatic ₹100/day compensation beyond T+5. Customers should complain to the card-issuing bank/ATM support promptly.
Charge scopeFree counts, ATM pricing and branch/CRM cash thresholds must be read from the specific HDFC account schedule. Machine limits are technical/operational ceilings and do not create a free-cash entitlement.Axis is intentionally modeled as scheme-specific. Sahaj, Infinity and current-account examples are evidence anchors, not interchangeable tariffs.
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HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

  • HDFC does not have one universal ATM allowance across every savings/current/salary product; use the exact account row before quoting a free count or charge.
  • The CDM's technical deposit limit is not the same as the product's free cash-deposit allowance. Since 1 August 2025, branch and CRM deposits are combined when testing account cash-transaction thresholds.
  • Current-account pages publish separate security caps for ATM cash withdrawal based on account age; those caps should not be generalized to all Savings accounts.
Axis Bank

Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

  • Do not quote the Sahaj or Infinity ATM allowance as the universal Axis rule; the two live Axis schedules themselves demonstrate why scheme matching is required.
  • Axis BNA after-hours convenience charges and branch cash free limits are account-scheme terms. A fee shown for Sahaj must not be copied to Infinity or a Current Account.
  • Failed ATM debit-without-cash reversals follow the RBI T+5 calendar-day framework even when an older bank document uses different operational wording.
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HDFC Bank ATM & Cash Services

Reviewed September 10, 2026 · 4 attached first-party sources

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/ways-to-bank/banking-in-person/atms
  2. Issuer product pagehttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/ways-to-bank/banking-in-person/cash-deposit-machine
  3. Issuer product pagehttps://www.hdfc.bank.in/current-accounts/regular-current-account
  4. Issuer product pagehttps://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_FAQs.aspx?Id=75

Axis Bank ATM & Cash Services

Reviewed September 10, 2026 · 4 attached first-party sources

  1. Issuer documenthttps://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sahaj-savings-digital-mid.pdf
  2. Terms & conditionshttps://www.axisbank.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/savings-account/TnC-for-Infinity-Savings-Account.pdf
  3. Issuer product pagehttps://www.axisbank.com/retail/accounts/savings-account/digital-savings-account
  4. Issuer product pagehttps://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_FAQs.aspx?Id=75