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[[Image:Bankomat 050421.jpg|thumb|right|An ATM in Sweden]]
An '''Automatic Teller Machine''', or '''ATM''' for short, is a [[machine]] that lets people take out (withdraw) [[cash]] from their [[bank account]]s. In the [[United Kingdom]] (UK), ATMs are often called '''cash machines''', '''cashpoints''' or the ''hole in the wall''.
Some ATMs allow people to do more than take money out. They may allow people to put in money, or check how much money is in a bank account.
ATMs may be found in [[stores]] and [[shopping mall]]s. Sometimes, they can be found in [[Bar (business)|bars]] or [[restaurant|restaurants]]. Other times, at special events, people may set one up so the guests can use the machine, like at a fundraiser.
People need a [[debit card]] or [[credit card]] in order to use an ATM. They will also need to have a Personal Identification Number (PIN), which is a code that lets them get into their account.
There are a number of [[scam]]s with ATMs. In one scam, con artists look over the victim's shoulder and find their PIN; this is known as shoulder surfing. In another, they may install a [[video camera]] and get PIN numbers from that way. They then make cards using the PIN number and account number to be able to use that person's account.
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[[Category:Technology]]
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An '''Automatic Teller Machine''', or '''ATM''' for short, is a [[machine]] that lets people take out (withdraw) [[cash]] from their [[bank account]]s. In the [[United Kingdom]] (UK), ATMs are often called '''cash machines''', '''cashpoints''' or the ''hole in the wall''.
Some ATMs allow people to do more than take money out. They may allow people to put in money, or check how much money is in a bank account.
ATMs may be found in [[stores]] and [[shopping mall]]s. Sometimes, they can be found in [[Bar (business)|bars]] or [[restaurant|restaurants]]. Other times, at special events, people may set one up so the guests can use the machine, like at a fundraiser.
People need a [[debit card]] or [[credit card]] in order to use an ATM. They will also need to have a Personal Identification Number (PIN), which is a code that lets them get into their account.
There are a number of [[scam]]s with ATMs. In one scam, con artists look over the victim's shoulder and find their PIN; this is known as shoulder surfing. In another, they may install a [[video camera]] and get PIN numbers from that way. They then make cards using the PIN number and account number to be able to use that person's account.
[[Category:Money]]
[[Category:Technology]]
{{Link GA|de}}