ATMs


 * ATM - __Automated Teller Machine__ - Adam and Emma**

An ATM (automated teller machine) is a computerized telecommunications device that provides the customers of a financial institution or bank with access to financial transactions in a public space without the need for a cashier, human clerk or bank teller. On most modern ATMs, the customer is identified by inserting a plastic ATM card with a magnetic stripe or a plastic smartcard with a chip, that contains a unique card number and some security information, such as an expiration date or. Authentication is provided by the customer entering a personal identification number (PIN). []

Using an ATM people can access their bank accounts, view available balances, make cash withdrawals. Many newer ATMs now offer prepaid mobile topups and other payment services such as postage stamps, lottery tickets, train tickets and charity donations. ATMs are known by many other names around the world such as cashpoint, automated banking machine or hole-in-the-wall.

**IT System:** The Vast majority of ATMs now use a microsoft operating system like Windows XP Pro How does it work? Flowchart of the Technology (part of): Issues / Problems: Sources:**
 * Definition / What is it:** An ATM (automated teller machine) is a computerized telecommunications device that provides the customers of a financial institution or bank with access to financial transactions in a public space without the need for a cashier, human clerk or bank teller.
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