: a computerized electronic machine that performs basic banking functions (such as handling check deposits or issuing cash withdrawals)
called also automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
After carjacking Acosta, Tanzi tied her up and threatened her with a box cutter to get her ATM card and pin number.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Credit card networks are down, and every ATM displays the same error message.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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The burglary was reported on Feb. 2 at the Southport Diner where multiple individuals broke in and were unable to remove an ATM from the building, according to Sgt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
After carjacking Acosta, Tanzi tied her up and threatened her with a box cutter to get her ATM card and pin number.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Credit card networks are down, and every ATM displays the same error message.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Chase Secure Banking℠ Minimum balance to open $0 Free ATM network
Bank from anywhere with access to more than 15,000 Chase ATMs, more than 4,700 Chase branches, the Chase Mobile® app and Chase.com.
LEARN MORE
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
Terms apply.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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