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IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services vs ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

Compare IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services and ICICI 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

IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services vs ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

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Latest underlying reviewSeptember 10, 2026
IDFC FIRST BankIDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

IDFC FIRST savings customers who value unlimited domestic ATM usage and zero common cash-service charges, provided they remain within the qualifying savings-account proposition and card limits.

Cost / pricing
IDFC FIRST currently markets qualifying ₹10,000/₹25,000 AMB Savings Accounts with zero charges on commonly used services including domestic ATM transactions, branch cash deposits/withdrawals, third-party/non-home branch cash and cash deposit at ATM, subject to maintaining the qualifying account conditions.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
4 bank sources
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ICICI BankICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

ICICI customers who want the current ATM free-count and post-free pricing while keeping ATM, cardless withdrawal and branch/CRM cash-service rules attached to the right account schedule.

Cost / pricing
ICICI currently gives Savings-account holders 5 free financial transactions at ICICI ATMs and all non-financial ICICI ATM transactions free. At non-ICICI ATMs, up to 3 transactions in six metros or 5 elsewhere are free, with a maximum 5 free monthly; thereafter ₹23 per financial and ₹8.50 per non-financial transaction, plus applicable GST. Cash transaction charges vary by Savings-account variant/opening-date schedule.
Reviewed
September 10, 2026
Evidence
6 bank sources
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IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services vs ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

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

IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

Own-bank ATM
Qualifying mainstream Savings Accounts advertise free and unlimited ATM transactions at IDFC FIRST Bank ATMs in India.
Other-bank ATM
The current mainstream Savings Account proposition advertises free and unlimited ATM transactions at any bank, anywhere in India for the ₹10K Visa Classic and ₹25K World Debit Mastercard variants.

ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

Own-bank ATM
First 5 financial transactions per month at ICICI ATMs are free for Savings-account holders; all non-financial ICICI ATM transactions are free under the current ATM FAQ.
Other-bank ATM
First 3 financial/non-financial transactions in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, or first 5 elsewhere, are free subject to a maximum 5 free transactions per month; thereafter ₹23 financial and ₹8.50 non-financial, plus GST.
02Will the withdrawal and deposit rules fit?Check withdrawals and machine deposits as separate transactions.

IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

Withdrawal limits
₹10K AMB Visa Classic: ₹1 lakh daily ATM cash withdrawal. ₹25K AMB World Debit Mastercard: ₹2 lakh daily ATM cash withdrawal. Card/account/risk controls remain applicable.
Cash deposit machine
IDFC FIRST lists cash deposit at ATM among its zero-charge savings services. The reviewed current material does not establish one universal machine value/note ceiling, so none is inferred.

ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

Withdrawal limits
Card withdrawal is constrained by the debit-card/account limit. Cardless cash has conflicting current ICICI disclosures: the general ATM page says ₹20,000/transaction and ₹50,000/day; the dedicated cardless page says ₹20,000/transaction and ₹20,000/day.
Cash deposit machine
ICICI CRMs support cash deposits. Deposit charges and free transaction/value thresholds follow the applicable Savings/current account schedule rather than one CRM-wide free allowance.
03What charges and failed-ATM handling apply?Check the scope of charges and the recorded failed-transaction treatment.

IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

Charge scope
Zero-fee treatment is proposition-specific. Apply it only to the qualifying account/card relationship and keep BSBDA/NRI/salary/business or future tariff changes separately sourced.
Failed ATM treatment
RBI T+5 calendar-day reversal and ₹100/day delayed-compensation standard applies to debit-without-cash ATM failures; the card-issuing bank remains the complaint point.

ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

Charge scope
Apply ATM interchange charges independently from branch/CRM cash-handling charges, and match the latter to account opening date, programme and account variant.
Failed ATM treatment
ICICI supports ATM cash-withdrawal complaints through Net Banking, customer care and branches. RBI requires reversal of debit-without-cash ATM failures within T+5 calendar days and ₹100/day compensation for delay beyond T+5.
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Decision factorIDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash ServicesICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services
ATM / cash service chargesIDFC FIRST currently markets qualifying ₹10,000/₹25,000 AMB Savings Accounts with zero charges on commonly used services including domestic ATM transactions, branch cash deposits/withdrawals, third-party/non-home branch cash and cash deposit at ATM, subject to maintaining the qualifying account conditions.ICICI currently gives Savings-account holders 5 free financial transactions at ICICI ATMs and all non-financial ICICI ATM transactions free. At non-ICICI ATMs, up to 3 transactions in six metros or 5 elsewhere are free, with a maximum 5 free monthly; thereafter ₹23 per financial and ₹8.50 per non-financial transaction, plus applicable GST. Cash transaction charges vary by Savings-account variant/opening-date schedule.
Eligible account / cardThe zero-fee savings treatment is tied to the qualifying ₹10,000/₹25,000 AMB Savings Account proposition; BSBDA, NRI, salary, current-account and other schemes can have their own operating rules even when some services are also free.Requires an eligible ICICI account/debit card for card-based ATM use; CRM, cardless and branch cash services remain governed by the linked account and current service-charge schedule.
ATM / cash service coverageQualifying mainstream Savings Accounts currently receive free and unlimited ATM transactions at any bank in India plus zero common branch/cash-deposit service charges under the bank's zero-fee proposition.ICICI ATMs/CRMs support cash withdrawal/deposit, mini statements, fund transfer, FD opening, cheque-book request, PIN generation and cardless cash withdrawal. Failed ATM complaints can be lodged through Net Banking, customer care or branch routes.
ATM / cash limitsThe World Debit Mastercard linked to the ₹25,000 AMB Savings Account currently lists a ₹2 lakh daily ATM withdrawal limit; the Visa Classic linked to the ₹10,000 AMB variant lists ₹1 lakh/day. Free ATM usage does not override those card cash ceilings.Card-based ATM withdrawal depends on the issued debit-card/account limit. ICICI's current ATM page lists cardless cash at ₹20,000 per transaction and ₹50,000/day, while the dedicated current cardless-cash page says ₹20,000 both per transaction and per day; v1.42 exposes this source conflict rather than selecting the larger figure.
ATM / cash accessEligible IDFC FIRST savings customers meeting the current account/KYC and AMB conditions. Debit-card tier and cash-withdrawal limit depend on the selected/linked savings variant.Eligible ICICI customers under the account/card/service rules. Cardless cash uses iMobile/temporary PIN/SMS-code controls and supported ICICI ATMs.
Account / card / channel relationshipThe ATM/cash service is free-pricing layered over specific Savings Accounts and debit cards; card-tier cash limits remain separate from the zero-fee transaction promise.ATM and cash charges are account-state dependent. ICICI maintains separate Savings schedules for accounts opened from 1 August 2025, earlier accounts, salary/family and special/basic variants; the generic service layer does not overwrite those schedules.
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Type-specific banking comparison terms for IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services and ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services
Decision factorIDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash ServicesICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services
Own-bank ATMQualifying mainstream Savings Accounts advertise free and unlimited ATM transactions at IDFC FIRST Bank ATMs in India.First 5 financial transactions per month at ICICI ATMs are free for Savings-account holders; all non-financial ICICI ATM transactions are free under the current ATM FAQ.
Other-bank ATMThe current mainstream Savings Account proposition advertises free and unlimited ATM transactions at any bank, anywhere in India for the ₹10K Visa Classic and ₹25K World Debit Mastercard variants.First 3 financial/non-financial transactions in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, or first 5 elsewhere, are free subject to a maximum 5 free transactions per month; thereafter ₹23 financial and ₹8.50 non-financial, plus GST.
Withdrawal limits₹10K AMB Visa Classic: ₹1 lakh daily ATM cash withdrawal. ₹25K AMB World Debit Mastercard: ₹2 lakh daily ATM cash withdrawal. Card/account/risk controls remain applicable.Card withdrawal is constrained by the debit-card/account limit. Cardless cash has conflicting current ICICI disclosures: the general ATM page says ₹20,000/transaction and ₹50,000/day; the dedicated cardless page says ₹20,000/transaction and ₹20,000/day.
Cash deposit machineIDFC FIRST lists cash deposit at ATM among its zero-charge savings services. The reviewed current material does not establish one universal machine value/note ceiling, so none is inferred.ICICI CRMs support cash deposits. Deposit charges and free transaction/value thresholds follow the applicable Savings/current account schedule rather than one CRM-wide free allowance.
Branch cashThe bank's zero-fee savings material lists branch cash deposit and withdrawal—by number and by value—as zero charge for qualifying customers.ICICI's current cash-deposit guidance for Regular Savings describes the first three base-branch cash transactions monthly as free, then per-transaction/value charges; non-base and programme/variant treatment can differ. The account's current schedule remains controlling.
Failed ATM treatmentRBI T+5 calendar-day reversal and ₹100/day delayed-compensation standard applies to debit-without-cash ATM failures; the card-issuing bank remains the complaint point.ICICI supports ATM cash-withdrawal complaints through Net Banking, customer care and branches. RBI requires reversal of debit-without-cash ATM failures within T+5 calendar days and ₹100/day compensation for delay beyond T+5.
Charge scopeZero-fee treatment is proposition-specific. Apply it only to the qualifying account/card relationship and keep BSBDA/NRI/salary/business or future tariff changes separately sourced.Apply ATM interchange charges independently from branch/CRM cash-handling charges, and match the latter to account opening date, programme and account variant.
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IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

  • IDFC FIRST's zero-fee promise is not a statement that cash amounts are unlimited; debit-card daily ATM limits and regulatory/account controls still apply.
  • The bank states the zero-fee savings package is subject to the qualifying ₹10,000/₹25,000 AMB structure; different account types should not automatically inherit it.
  • A zero charge for cash deposit at ATM does not establish a universal machine note/value ceiling; machine/operational limits should be checked at the point of use.
ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

  • ICICI's live ATM page and dedicated cardless-cash page disagree on the daily cardless withdrawal ceiling (₹50,000 versus ₹20,000). The conflict is preserved and the lower figure should be treated as the safer operational assumption until ICICI reconciles the pages.
  • Cash-deposit/branch charges differ by account variant and opening date; a generic ICICI cash article must not override the current schedule that applies to the customer's account.
  • For ATM cash not received, check whether an automatic reversal has already posted and use the bank's complaint route; RBI's T+5 calendar-day standard controls compensation timing.
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IDFC FIRST Bank ATM & Cash Services

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

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account
  2. Issuer documenthttps://www.idfcfirst.bank.in/content/dam/idfcfirstbank/pdf/Customer-25-Special-Features-Booklet-V8.pdf
  3. Fee / charge schedulehttps://www.idfcfirstbank.com/finfirst-blogs/savings-account/understanding-consolidated-charges/amp
  4. Issuer product pagehttps://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_FAQs.aspx?Id=75

ICICI Bank ATM & Cash Services

Reviewed September 10, 2026 · 6 attached first-party sources

  1. Issuer product pagehttps://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/find-atm-branch/insta-banking/atm-banking/atm-banking-faqs
  2. Issuer product pagehttps://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/find-atm-branch/insta-banking/atm-banking
  3. Issuer product pagehttps://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/mobile-banking/cardless-cash-withdrawal-self
  4. Fee / charge schedulehttps://www.icici.bank.in/service-charges/service-charges
  5. Issuer product pagehttps://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/blogs/accounts/saving-account/cash-deposited-in-savings
  6. Issuer product pagehttps://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/FS_FAQs.aspx?Id=75