An ATM (Automated Teller Machine) allows users to perform basic banking transactions without visiting a bank. It works by connecting to the bank’s central system through a secure network. When a user inserts their debit or credit card and enters a PIN, the ATM verifies the information with the bank. Once authenticated, the user can withdraw cash, check balances, or transfer funds. The machine dispenses cash using a mechanism that counts and delivers notes accurately and updates the account balan

The Automated Teller Machine revolutionized banking when it emerged in the late 1960s, providing customers with unprecedented, direct access to their accounts. The first ATM was introduced by Barclays in London in 1967 and by 1969 the technology was spreading globally with banks increasingly embracing the ATM. With advances in computer networking and security, they eventually allowed customers to perform transactions beyond just withdrawals and by the 1980s, ATMs had become ubiquitous, reshaping