ING to Stop Refunding 3rd Party ATM Operator Fees

Got this from an email from ING:

From 15/10/2025, all Orange Everyday customers will automatically get access to 1% cashback on eligible utility bills (T&Cs apply), $0 ING international transaction fees, and $0 ING international ATM withdrawal fees - all without needing to meet any monthly eligibility requirements. For domestic ATM withdrawals, there will continue to be no fees charged by ING, but third party operator fees will no longer be rebated.

Existing Orange Everyday benefits will continue to apply up until 14 October 2025 for customers that met the eligibility criteria in September 2025, as well as eligible home loan customers.

A bit disappointing. But at least the big4 aren't charging operator fees anymore.

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  • -1

    for third party operators…

    • +2

      Yes, which is "any ATM that isn't ING branded."

      • -2

        are you sure they don't just mean the private atms? ie. non-bank

        • No, @aub is correct. Any ATM that's owned or operated by another bank or by an independent provider (not ING) is considered a third-party operator.

          • -1

            @KangaDrew: Then what is a second-party operator?

            • +10

              @jv: There is no second-party "operator".

              First-party is the customer.
              Second-party is the bank.
              Third-party is anyone else involved in the transaction process or provides other services.

            • +2

              @jv: You are, as the meat popsicle operating the ATM.

  • +2

    So, dont use those black box called atmX??? And those inside pubs (together with TAB options)

    • It's every ATM in Australia - not just privately owned ATMs.

      • Ok so just stick to big 4 banks then?

        • +1

          Correct. Since the big four removed fees being charged to customers of other banks using their ATMs, you're good to go with free withdrawals providing you're using an Australian debit card.

    • Just dont use ING.

  • +3

    enshittification begins, inspired by NAB's lead

    • +4

      enshittification begins

      continues

      FTFY

    • What? i don't see the problem. Plenty of bank ATMs, why subsidise people using those rip-off machines?

  • +2

    I hope Macquarie don't follow ING. Outside big shopping malls (which I tend to avoid), all the ATMs nearby are ATMx or Next branded.

    • There is a long list of banks that can withdraw without fees from ATMx.

  • +1

    Probably because of the machines that abused it by charging an excessive fee while offering an incentive to use them.

  • Hahaha

  • +2

    Updated my weekly salary payment to Macquarie 3 weeks back after being with ING for around 7 years.
    Real smooth brain behavior on ING's part with all these changes that screws over "loyal" customers like I was, use to recommend them all the time, not anymore…
    And they are handing out incentives left, right and centre to bring in new customers when they can't even hold onto the ones they already have, it is comical.

    • +1

      I’m with ING for 18 years. I’m a bit sad actually but I’ll move to mac in a few months

      • +1

        But but…. 4.8 vs 4.25

        • Only everyday orange for me, never used their savings product. Still, a bit sad

      • Same a little sad about it as well.
        But I'm honestly enjoying the changeover to Macquarie.
        ING's banking app is primitive in comparison to Macquarie, and I also like Macquarie's 2 step authenticator for transferring payments, feels more secure.

        • Except we need to use their authenticator not any

          • @McMaferMur: Genuine question.
            Are there other banks that allow you to use your own authenticator app?

          • @McMaferMur: It’s inconvenient but surely not a deal breaker, is it?

        • +1

          Macquarie is the only bank authenticator app that allows for the authenticator to be on more than one device too.

          To the uninitiated it sounds insecure. However, when logging into a new device, you will need to use an existing authenticator to authenticate the new authenticator. So scammers cannot add it even if they know your login.

          It also means you can setup a few back up installs of the authenticator in case your main phone is lost. An old phone is handy for this for those who don't have a secondary phone. As are android emulators on PC or one's tablet.

    • +1

      removal of 5 monthly transaction requirement is good. more like a travel debit card now. been with them for 15+ years haven't been using it for the last 7 or so years but will bring it on my next overseas trip

      • +1

        I do see the value there for people who travel overseas.
        Good point.

        • +1

          But Macquarie also good for travel plus free dometic atm.

          • @McMaferMur: it's still free at big4 ATMs according to poster in another comment. i rarely carry cash thesedays.

      • Literally no other bank had international ATM rebate (even if limited to 5 per month). Now it's of no better than Up/UBank/Macquarie as a travel card.

  • I swear ATM chargers were outlawed some time ago for banks, maybe I'm (retadcted)

  • +1

    Oh well, means ING customers during open hours can withdraw money from Australia Post or Woolworths Coles machines which have no fees.

  • Thats annoying. I really liked ING for their ease of use overseas and an occasional ATM visit.

    Are there any other banks now that can fulfil my needs of a debit card for ATMs, overseas and anywhere AMEX is not accepted?

    • One particular bank has been mentioned alot above so maybe that

      • +1

        Yeah looks like Macquarie might be the way to go.

  • Sorry but I left ING years ago when they kept completly failing. Opened my first account in Year 10, 2002. Moved to Up. Everything is becoming shit.

  • Yeah, the email went out (at least for me) 1-2 weeks back IIRC.

    For the debit cards in my wallet, I have been with HSBC (for the 2% cashback) and Macquarie (for the rebated ATM withdrawals) for a while but since fully offsetting my home loan, I now have a use for saving accounts again.

    I actually just rejoined ING for their ongoing market leading interest rate following ubank's changes. Figured I may as well accept dealing with hoops and replace my Macquarie debit card with ING's as the other debit card in my wallet as I felt comfortable with limiting my ATM withdrawals to 5 per month (to keep it free) and have the benefit of a card that supports bank@post in my wallet at all times.

    And they make this change the day I got my debit card!

    However, I've managed to figure out a few ways I can achieve the 5x card transactions per month online. The $1k deposit is easily achieved online and I'm doing the flip flop for satisfying the growth requirement but also being able to take funds out.

    So I continue to keep HSBC and Macquarie in my wallet.

    • 5x card transactions per month online. The $1k deposit

      monthly criteria will be removed

      • Are you saying i will get my 4.8% interest if i don't jump through the hoops?

  • Wait so this has nothing to do with the saving account 5 tap requirements and balance growth?

    • No, just about ATM fee.

  • To get 1% cashback on utility bills we need to pay with the ing card?

    • Is there other requirements also like a set balance?

    • I get it when I pay with bpay. Not sure how they classify something as a 'utility bill' though.

      • Thanks man

      • hmm wondering if direct debit utilities like water bill will qualify too?

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