: 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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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Minimum balance None Annual Percentage Yield (APY) N/A 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
In response to Hurricane Helene, federal and state regulatory agencies have taken such measures as waiving ATM fees and overdraft fees, eased credit terms for new loans, waived late fees for credit card and other loan balances.
—David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In August, a victim reported unauthorized use of his credit card number at an ATM in Scottsdale, despite not losing or misplacing his card.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2024
The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Minimum balance None Annual Percentage Yield (APY) N/A 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.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
In response to Hurricane Helene, federal and state regulatory agencies have taken such measures as waiving ATM fees and overdraft fees, eased credit terms for new loans, waived late fees for credit card and other loan balances.
—David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 26 Oct. 2024.
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