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Fortune
Joseph Hostetler

4 ways to get cash from your credit card when you’re in a bind

Photo illustration of a floating credit card that is dispensing a $1 bill out of its right side. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

Paying with a credit card is great for most things–superior to cash, in fact, as they make it possible to earn valuable rewards for spending you planned to make anyway. Plus, they’re safer to carry than wads of currency, as you (usually) aren’t liable for unauthorized purchases.

Still, sometimes you need cash. If you’re in a bind that only cash can solve, you may wonder: Can you withdraw money from a credit card? The quick answer is yes, but it’s rarely a good idea. Here’s what you need to know.

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