Lost ATM Card as a foreigner, am stuck in Taipei without cash

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Hey everyone,

I’m in a bit of a bind here.

So I lost my ATM card here in Taipei, and after calling my bank, I found out there’s no way to withdraw cash without the physical card.

I’ve used up almost all the cash I brought with me to Taiwan, save for like 100 NTD.

Right now, all I have access to is my credit card on Apple Wallet. While I theoretically could get by with Visa payments for everything, this would effectively lock me out of transacting with any cash-only merchant, including night markets.

I’ve even asked around and confirmed with local 7-Eleven staff that cash withdrawal via contactless methods isn’t possible.

Any advice or alternative solutions would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!

Posted Feb 20, 2025, 1:43 PM UTC

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