What Is An ATM: Automated Teller Machine

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ATM

what is an ATM
ATM: Automated Teller Machine
•is an electronic telecommunication device that
enables the customers of financial institution to
perform financial transactions, particularly cash
withdrawal without the need for human cashier,
clerk or bank teller

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Functions of ATM machine
The automatic teller machine (ATM), used by banks and

customers for a variety of functions

A. Withdrawals : the most common function of the modern


ATM, withdrawals are usually allowed from a user's
savings or checking account.
 Saving accounts : is the types of bank deposit which is
not intended for daily use but to stay in the account and
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Checking accounts : a type of bank deposit account that is
designed for every day transactions.
Comparison chart
Checking account Saving account
Withdrawal restriction None Typically 3-6 month
allowed to withdraw
only a portion of the
account balance
Minimum balance Vary by bank Vary by bank
Designed for Regular use Saving money risk free
for long or short term
Interest earned Nominal/none Yes but amount varies by
bank
Access Any time To use money first
transfer it to checking
account
Functions of ATM machine cont...
B. Deposits : Similarly, most (but not all) ATMs allow
deposits to be made to both checking and savings
accounts.
These deposit functions sometimes require cash or checks
in envelopes, although many ATMs allow you to deposit
without the use of envelopes
C. Balance Inquiries : Another common function of
the ATM is the ability to check account balance, for
savings or checking, and to print out that balance for
future reference.
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Functions of ATM machine cont...
D. Account Transfers : Account transfer is a popular
function for those who carefully manage the funds in
more than one account, and can be used to move funds
from one account (for example, a checking account) to
another (like a savings account).

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