 TITLE: Can You Use a Credit Card at an ATM? CONTENT: How Much Does a Cash Advance Cost?\n----------------------------------\nA cash advance is a quick way to get cash, but it normally comes at a price. Credit card cash advances typically charge fees as well as interest that could be much higher than you'd get on other types of loans, such as personal loans.\nThe interest on the amount you borrow often exceeds the APR for a credit card purchase. In fact, the cash advance APR frequently can be several percentage points higher than the card's standard purchase APR. For example, your purchase APR may be 13.99%, but your cash advance APR may be 19.99%. Generally, the interest on a cash advance starts accruing as soon you borrow the money.\nIn addition, the credit card issuer may hit you with a cash advance fee. An example of a cash advance fee is $10 or 5% of the cash advance amount, whichever is higher. On top of the cash advance fee, the operator of the ATM may charge a flat fee for using their machine. END