Although LINK is a UK-only network, it also provides some card-issuers with access ('gateways') to overseas ATMs through its connections to the international VISA and Mastercard networks.

A LINK-enabled card which displays the PLUS (VISA) and/or Cirrus (Mastercard) brand logos can usually be used in an overseas ATM which also displays these logos.

However, not all LINK Members take advantage of this international connection facility and so it all depends upon the bank, building society or other card company that issued your card; if the PLUS or Cirrus logo is not visible on your card then it is advisable to check with your card issuing institution before using it in an overseas cash machine.

• Click here for Mastercard Cirrus global ATM locator

• Click here for VISA Plus global ATM locator

LINK is not able to advise about the location of overseas ATMs or about the level of charges which may be applied by the ATM owner. VISA and Mastercard provide ATM locators and your card issuer in the UK should be able to advise about charges.