How Do ATMs Work?

ATM machines are some of the most useful technologies today, and perhaps one of the most prominent that connects our digital world to the physical one. By simply putting in your card you can instantly get cold hard cash from your bank account, but how is that even possible?

We've all used an ATM: After you input your card into an ATM, you then input a PIN to ensure proper security measures, then you're met with prompts for how and how much money you want to extract. Once the entire process is approved by the bank, you get your money out.

In essence, an ATM machine is a computer that has a mechanical dispenser for cash. Notably, that computer is connected to a secure network that can link up and validate information with your bank account. So what all goes into this giant computer that dispenses cash?

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[BrapBrapDorito]

You deserve way more popularity, keep it up!

[SouthCoastLocos]

It's always funny hearing them called ATM machines which is basically saying Automated Teller Machine machine ;)

[imt]

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This explanation was excellent!!

[shantovinod]

do a video on how atm recognised pin code

[shreddder]

Why don't they Orient bills all facing the same way as a cashier would?

[mahmoudsaidahmed]

Why the ATM working also with finger print & allowed interface web cam for photos identify cards or documents...

[TheGamingCanadian]

How does an atm at a branch work? Example: Depositing money

[JameyLeanneCooper]

I’ve never used an atm I’ve seen people use them though

[googaaklo]

Plz make a vid about difference between debit card and credit card.

[paigelux]

you learned the ability: How to scam atm machine

[earegencia]

I withdraw money but it turns out to be undispense because I didn't get money because I secure the card first then when the time that I get the money, the machine get it back.

[conradmcdougall]

I've watched enough Pornhub to know how an "ATM" works.

[gothcoward]

How do the owners of the atm make money