How to Rob People at ATMs in GTA V

Last Updated: February 1, 2022 Tested

One of the many quick crimes you can do to earn some money in Grand Theft Auto 5 is robbing people at ATMs. This petty crime will earn you anywhere from $30-$120 dollars, as opposed to the usual $10-$20 you normally get from robbing pedestrians. You can't rob an ATM directly like you can a store clerk. However, you can rob pedestrians after they use an ATM. This will earn anywhere from tens to hundreds of dollars. This wikiHow teaches you how to rob pedestrians after they use an ATM in Grand Theft Auto 5.

Steps

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Find an ATM. There are a lot of ATMs scattered all over the map. You’ll usually find ATMs near banks, gas stations, convenience stores, and other types of commercial establishments. Some ATMs are found at Xero Gas Station in Pacific Bluffs, west of Los Santos. There's one near a bank in Little Seoul at the downtown Los Santos, and at Fleeca Bank in Banham Canyon.
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Wait for a person to use it. Once you find an ATM, wait for a few moments until a pedestrian walks up and uses the ATM. Do not attack the pedestrian while they are using the ATM. Wait until they are finished.
- If you stand too close to the ATM, they may get nervous and leave the ATM. Then you will not be able to get the money.^{[1]
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Follow the pedestrian. Once the pedestrian is through using the ATM, quickly get behind them and start trailing on their tracks. Follow the pedestrian until you no longer see any witnesses, or at least until there are no cops around that could arrest you.
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Incapacitate the pedestrian. Once it’s all safe, take down the pedestrian that used the ATM. Your can either shoot them or beat them up.
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Collect the money. After the target is down, they will drop the cash they withdrew from the ATM. Simply walk over the cash to collect it.
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Leave the area. Ambulances and cops will be arriving on the crime scene shortly after you’ve killed the pedestrian. Get back inside your vehicle and quickly drive out of the area to avoid getting apprehended. You can then drive to your next ATM and carry out your heist again. If there were any witnesses, you will need to hide from cops until your wanted level goes away.

Community Q&A

Question

What is the average amount of money that NPC's (who have just robbed ATMs) drop?

Pokemon Master

Community Answer

The NPC drops about $40 to $100, so not the best way to get money.
Question

Will this work in GTA online?

Community Answer

Yes, it works the same way. Just follow the instructions.
Question

How can I have sex with the strippers in GTA V?

Community Answer

You need to increase their like meter until it is full, then they will give you the option to take them home with you.