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+====== ATM Cash Withdrawal Dispute Guide — Failed Transactions, Compensation (2026) ======
+{{ :social:auto:atm-cash-withdrawal-dispute-india.png?direct&1200 |ATM Cash Withdrawal Dispute Guide — Failed Transactions, Compensation (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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+**Quick Reply:** ATM debited but no cash dispensed? RBI rules: refund in 5 working days + ₹100/day compensation. Full 2026 dispute step-by-step + Ombudsman path.
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+You inserted the card, the screen said "transaction successful," the machine made noise — and no cash came out. Your account shows the debit. RBI rules are clear: this is a **failed transaction**, the bank must reverse it within **T+5 working days**, and pay you **₹100/day compensation** for every day of delay beyond T+5.
+===== Direct answer (featured snippet) =====
+If your ATM withdrawal failed (account debited but no cash dispensed) in India: (1) note the **TID / RRN** (transaction ID / reference number) from the ATM receipt or your SMS, (2) wait until **T+5 working days** for auto-reversal, (3) if not reversed, file a written dispute with your bank quoting the TID + ATM ID + time, (4) bank must reverse + pay **₹100/day** compensation, (5) if the bank does not resolve within 30 days, file at the **RBI Ombudsman** at [[https://cms.rbi.org.in|cms.rbi.org.in]] under the **Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026 (RB-IOS 2026)** (in force 1 July 2026, replacing the 2021 scheme), (6) **no fee**, **no FIR needed** for this category.
+===== In this guide =====
+  * [[#What counts as a failed ATM transaction|What counts as a failed ATM transaction]]
+  * [[#The auto-reversal rule — T+5|The auto-reversal rule — T+5]]
+  * [[#Step-by-step dispute filing|Step-by-step dispute filing]]
+  * [[#The 30-minute drill at the ATM|The 30-minute drill at the ATM]]
+  * [[#Required documents|Required documents]]
+  * [[#When the dispute is fraud, not failure|When the dispute is fraud, not failure]]
+  * [[#What not to do|What not to do]]
+  * [[#Sample dispute letter|Sample dispute letter]]
+  * [[#Can compensation be claimed?|Can compensation be claimed?]]
+  * [[#FAQ|FAQ]]
+===== What counts as a failed ATM transaction =====
+  - Account debited, **no cash dispensed**
+  - Account debited, **partial cash dispensed** (you got ₹2,000, debited ₹5,000)
+  - Account debited, transaction **declined / cancelled** mid-way
+  - **Time-out** during the transaction
+  - **Power failure** during the transaction
+  - Cash dispensed **after** you walked away (rare; treated as withdrawn by next user)
+  - **Other-bank ATM** failures — same rules apply
+The bank's responsibility is identical whether the ATM belongs to it or another bank.
+===== The auto-reversal rule — T+5 =====
+Under RBI's **Harmonisation of Turn Around Time (TAT) and customer compensation** circulars, failed ATM cash transactions must follow:
+  * **T+5 working days** — auto-reversal of the debited amount
+  * **₹100 per calendar day** compensation for every day of delay beyond T+5
+  * **Auto-credit** — no separate application needed for the compensation
+If your bank does not auto-reverse, the compensation rule still applies — but you must invoke it via a written dispute.
+===== Step-by-step dispute filing =====
+  - **Wait for T+5 working days** — mark on calendar
+  - **If unresolved**: open the bank app → Cards → Dispute → "ATM cash not dispensed"
+  - **Choose**:
+    * Same-bank ATM → bank's internal dispute
+    * Other-bank ATM → cross-bank dispute via your bank
+  - **Provide**:
+    * TID / RRN (12-digit)
+    * ATM ID (printed on receipt or readable on the machine)
+    * Date / time
+    * Amount
+  - **Bank initiates investigation** — typically pulls the **JP log** (Journal Print) and **CCTV** from the acquirer ATM
+  - **Outcome**:
+    * If JP log shows non-dispense → reversal + compensation auto-credit
+    * If JP log shows dispense → bank may decline; you can request CCTV review
+  - **Escalation** — if the bank rejects or stays silent for 30 days, file at the RBI Ombudsman under RB-IOS 2026 (cms.rbi.org.in)
+===== The 30-minute drill at the ATM =====
+If the ATM debited but didn't dispense cash and you're still at the location:
+  - **Stay at the machine for 60-90 seconds** — some ATMs return cash after a delay
+  - **Note the TID / RRN** from the receipt; if no receipt, note from the SMS
+  - **Photograph** the screen if it shows an error message
+  - **Note the ATM ID** (usually on a sticker on the machine + on the receipt)
+  - **Do NOT use the next ATM** for the same amount immediately — you risk a duplicate "manual reverse + new debit" loop. Wait 10-15 minutes.
+  - **SMS / app alert** — ensure you got the failed-transaction confirmation SMS
+  - **Call the bank's 24×7 number** to log the dispute immediately
+  - **If at a bank branch ATM during open hours** — walk inside; raise a written complaint
+===== Required documents =====
+  * **Original ATM receipt** (if printed)
+  * **SMS** of debit
+  * **Bank statement** showing the debit
+  * **TID / RRN** + **ATM ID** + **time / date**
+  * **Photographs** of the ATM screen (error message)
+The bank's investigation hinges on the JP log; your job is to give them the right TID quickly.
+===== When the dispute is fraud, not failure =====
+If the debit is from an **ATM you never used** (skimming / cloned card):
+  - Block the card immediately
+  - Call **1930** (national cyber-crime helpline)
+  - File at [[https://cybercrime.gov.in|cybercrime.gov.in]]
+  - File a police FIR under the **BNS, 2023** — **§318 (cheating)** and **§319 (cheating by personation)** — and the IT Act **§66C / §66D**
+  - Lodge a bank dispute under the **"Unauthorised ATM withdrawal"** category
+  - Under RBI's **6 July 2017 customer-liability framework**, you face **zero liability** if you report the unauthorised transaction within **3 working days**; shared liability (capped per account type) applies if reported within 4-7 working days
+This is different from the "cash not dispensed" failure path. See also [[atm-fraud-recovery|ATM fraud recovery]].
+===== What not to do =====
+  * Do **not** dispute before T+5 working days have elapsed (most banks auto-reverse).
+  * Do **not** lose the receipt / TID — without it, the dispute is harder.
+  * Do **not** retry at the same ATM immediately for the same amount — duplicate-charge risk.
+  * Do **not** accept the bank's "JP log shows dispense" without asking for **CCTV** review.
+  * Do **not** waive the ₹100/day compensation — it is automatic, not negotiable.
+===== Sample dispute letter =====
+<code>
+To,
+The Branch Manager / Cards & ATM Operations,
+[Bank Name], [Branch], [City]
+Subject: Failed ATM transaction — debit not reversed within T+5 —
+TID [_____] dated [date] — request for refund + RBI compensation
+Sir / Madam,
+I, [Full name], holder of A/C [number], hereby report a failed ATM
+transaction:
+  Date / Time     : ___
+  ATM Location    : ___
+  ATM ID          : ___
+  TID / RRN       : ___
+  Amount debited  : ₹___
+  Cash dispensed  : ₹0 / ₹___ (partial)
+T+5 working days have elapsed without auto-reversal. Per RBI's
+Harmonisation of TAT circulars, I am entitled to:
+  a) Reversal of ₹[amount]
+  b) Compensation of ₹100 per calendar day of delay beyond T+5,
+     totalling ₹___ as of today
+I request:
+  - Investigation via JP log of the ATM
+  - CCTV review for [date / time]
+  - Reversal + auto-credit of compensation within 10 working days
+  - Written reply
+If unresolved within 30 days, I will file at the RBI Ombudsman
+(cms.rbi.org.in) under the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026 (RB-IOS 2026).
+Yours faithfully,
+[Signature, Name, Date]
+[Phone, Email]
+</code>
+===== Can compensation be claimed? =====
+  * **Reversal of disputed amount** — automatic (T+5)
+  * **₹100/day delay compensation** — automatic beyond T+5
+  * **Mental agony / harassment** — the RBI Ombudsman can award up to ₹3 lakh under RB-IOS 2026 (harassment / time / expense), plus up to ₹30 lakh for consequential loss
+  * **Consumer Forum** — for sustained negligence
+===== What to do in the next 30 minutes (printable card) =====
+  - **0–2 min** — Stay at ATM; wait for delayed dispense
+  - **2–5 min** — Note TID, ATM ID, time
+  - **5–15 min** — Call bank's 24×7 number; log the dispute
+  - **15–30 min** — App / online dispute; attach photos
+  - **+5 working days** — auto-reversal expected
+  - **+30 days** — RBI Ombudsman (cms.rbi.org.in) if unresolved
+===== If the formal channel fails, escalate via RTI =====
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+If an ATM dispute with a nationalised bank isn't resolved through the regular complaint route, you can file an **RTI** to force the public authority to either act or explain in writing why they haven't. The fee is ₹10 (free if you're BPL).
+  * Draft your application: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]
+  * Sample applications: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/sample/start|Sample RTI library]]
+  * If the PIO doesn't reply in 30 days: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/appeal-templates/deemed-refusal-first-appeal|Deemed refusal first appeal]]
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+===== Internal cross-links =====
+  * [[atm-fraud-recovery|ATM fraud recovery]]
+  * [[banking-ombudsman-complaint-guide-india|Banking Ombudsman complaint guide]]
+  * [[rbi-complaint-against-bank-india|RBI complaint against bank]]
+  * [[recover-money-wrong-bank-account-india|Money sent to wrong bank account]]
+  * [[scammed-on-upi-recovery-steps|UPI fraud recovery]]
+  * [[credit-card-chargeback-guide-india|Credit card chargeback guide]]
+  * [[fake-kyc-update-scam-india|Fake KYC update scam]]
+===== Government & authority references =====
+  * **RBI — Harmonisation of Turn Around Time (TAT) and customer compensation** — T+5 auto-reversal + ₹100/day for failed ATM transactions
+  * **RBI circular dated 6 July 2017** — Customer Protection: Limiting Liability of Customers in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions (zero liability if reported within 3 working days)
+  * **Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026 (RB-IOS 2026)** — in force 1 July 2026, replaces RB-IOS 2021 — file at [[https://cms.rbi.org.in|cms.rbi.org.in]] · Toll-free **14448** · Compensation up to ₹30 lakh (consequential loss) + ₹3 lakh (harassment)
+  * **NPCI** — for cross-bank ATM coordination
+  * **MHA — I4C / 1930** if the matter is fraud, not failure
+===== FAQ =====
+==== What exactly is "T+5 working days"? ====
+T is the transaction day. "T+5 working days" means five working days after the transaction; Sundays and bank holidays are not counted. Auto-reversal of the debited amount must complete within this window.
+==== Is the ₹100/day compensation automatic? ====
+Yes — it is auto-credited, with no separate application needed. If the bank fails to credit it, file a dispute citing the RBI TAT harmonisation circular.
+==== What if I lost the ATM receipt? ====
+The TID / RRN is also in your debit SMS or your net-banking / app transaction history. Quote that number in the dispute.
+==== Can I dispute a transaction at another bank's ATM? ====
+Yes. Your own bank initiates the dispute; the acquirer bank (which owns the ATM) investigates the JP log. Your bank pays the ₹100/day compensation if reversal is delayed.
+==== Are weekends / holidays counted in T+5? ====
+No — only working days. So five working days can stretch to 7-8 calendar days if a weekend falls in between.
+==== What if ₹100/day compensation isn't auto-credited? ====
+Demand it via the dispute citing the RBI circular. Banks rarely contest it once explicitly invoked; if they still refuse, escalate to the RBI Ombudsman.
+==== My bank says CCTV is unavailable / overwritten. Can it still refund? ====
+Yes — the JP log is primary. If the JP log is inconclusive AND CCTV is unavailable, the **benefit of doubt** goes to the customer under RBI's customer-protection framework.
+==== Is an FIR required for ATM cash-not-dispensed? ====
+No, only for fraud (cloned card / skimming). Failed (non-fraud) transactions are processed without an FIR.
+==== Can the next person who used the ATM withdraw my money? ====
+If cash remained in the dispenser cradle and was taken by the next user, the bank's CCTV / JP log will show it. The bank still owes you the reversal; recovering it from the next user is the bank's problem.
+===== Myth vs reality =====
+^ Myth ^ Reality ^
+| "Bank refund takes months." | T+5 working days is the rule. Beyond that, ₹100/day is automatic. |
+| "I need to file an FIR for a failed ATM." | Failed (non-fraud) transactions don't need an FIR. |
+| "Other-bank ATM refusals are slower." | The same rule applies; your own bank pays the compensation. |
+| "The JP log is final." | CCTV review is your right; the Ombudsman can override the JP log. |
+| "₹100/day compensation is small." | It adds up — and the rule's existence pushes banks to auto-reverse on time. |
+//Last reviewed: 17 July 2026.//
+{{tag>rbi compensation refund atm cash withdrawal dispute failed}}