By the main concourse escalators in Terminal 1
ATM Wachovia at Richmond International Airport (RIC) sits landside in Terminal 1, useful if you need cash before heading through security. It’s a standard ATM unit, not a staffed bank branch, so don’t expect help with cards or accounts. Signage still references Wachovia in some spots, even though the brand rolled into Wells Fargo years ago, but the machine itself remains active for cash withdrawals.
This ATM sits in the public area of the terminal, so you can use it even if you’re just dropping someone at RIC and not flying. That also means it can draw a small line in the morning rush between about 5:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., when early departures stack up. The machine typically stays available whenever the terminal is open, roughly 24/7, but cash levels depend on airport traffic and refill schedules.
Fees vary by card issuer, but most travelers report a standard out-of-network charge in the $2–$4 range on top of any bank fee. You can withdraw smaller amounts like $20 or $40 if you just need cash for parking or tips. There’s usually at least one other ATM from a different bank elsewhere in the building, so compare if fees matter to you.
Tip: hit ATM Wachovia before security so you’re not scrambling for cash once you’re in the single concourse of Terminal 1, where options thin out closer to some gates.