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Questions tagged [atm]

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine, a machine that disposes cash. This tag is to be used for any question related to ATMs. Typically this tag should accompany a country tag and a tag indicating the type of transaction (credit, debit, Visa, Mastercard, etc.) This would help get better answers.

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Is it legal to photograph and test ATMs?

Some online company asked me do a job like this We have a special task for you! Our analyst department collects information regarding Bitcoin ATMs across different states and cities. In most cases, the BTC ATM map doesn’t demonstrate the…
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What is the point of ATM transaction limits?

One time, I needed $300 from an ATM, but this particular ATM had a $200/transaction limit. I took $200 dollars out of my checking account and took my card. Literally a few seconds later, I put my card back in and took the other $100 out with no…
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"Savings" account vs. "current" account - what's the difference?

When I draw money from ATMs or open a new bank account, there's the choice of either "savings" or "current" account. What's the difference between these two account types?
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Depositing and withdrawing money from another account to avoid ATM fee

Somebody I know asked to deposit money into my checking account so I could withdraw the money and let the person avoid their ATM fee (we have different banks). I am uncomfortable with doing so. However, I am not sure of the exact reason(s) why this…
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What happens if I deposit a check and forget to endorse it with my signature on the back?

What if I deposit a check into a Bank of America ATM but forget to endorse it with my signature on the back of the check?
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How can a debit/credit card PIN be updated remotely?

Certain banks (like Capital One or NAB) offer to change a debit/credit card PIN remotely, from an app or the bank's website. However, it seems to me that the PIN is also stored on the chip of the physical card, as it is actively checked when using…
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How can I have someone deposit a check for me?

I'm currently out of US territory, someone needs to pay me, so he made a check to me, with my name and CHASE account number on it, of course. Can I ask some other friend to go and deposit that check into an CHASE ATM easily? I want to avoid the…
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Can I use a credit card in an ATM to withdraw cash?

Can anyone tell me whether or not credit cards issued within the USA can be used in ATMs in the USA for the purpose of withdrawing cash? Or can only debit cards be used? If credit cards can be used, does it have to be any particular type of credit…
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Do you keep ATM receipts? Why might keeping bank ATM receipts be a good habit?

Do you keep ATM receipts? I've occasionally heard some bank-insider's tips that say it's a good habit to keep the ATM receipts and check them against the online bank log. Having a programmer background I cannot understand what could possibly happen…
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Bank of America's ATM 'ate' my rent money, and I'm kinda screwed. What steps should I be taking?

It’s a bit past midnight coming home from a friends house, when I decided to use a BoA drive-thru ATM that I frequently visit. I attempted to deposit $420 in $20’s. Machine returned one twenty, and successfully accepted the $400. The screen showed…
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Am I liable for ATM skimming? (Bank of America claims $0 fraud liability)

I've been reading that ATM skimming is a fast-growing and lucrative crime and consumers should be very careful. Normally I think the customer is limited to $50 liability if they report in 2 days, and $500 if they report within 60 days. However,…
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Is it possible to deposit checks into our Chase checking from another bank's ATM?

My family uses Chase for banking. However, after moving, we can't find a Chase bank or ATM anywhere near us. When we have checks that we want to deposit, can we use the ATM from another bank to do that? If so, what are some banks that let you do…
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ATM took in the money after spitting it out

I tried to use an Indian bank based (HDFC) Multi currency prepaid card in a Bank of America ATM to withdraw some cash. The ATM did spit it out but took it back in weirdly, looked much like it never dispensed the money. However, the money never got…
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Can I deposit checks into my credit union into another bank's ATM?

My wife and I have a Bank of America savings and checking account. We got hit with our first fee for the pleasure of having an account and I want to move to a credit union. My wife feels comfortable making deposits via ATM, but the credit union ATM…
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Will I be able to identify the ATM surveillance footage from the bank where my money was stolen from?

I recently discovered unauthorized ATM withdrawals from an account I rarely use. The amounts were small ($40-100) over several months. I searched for my ATM card to this account and could not locate it. I called my bank and they put the money back,…
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