: 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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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Charging documents allege 45-year-old Kelley Ann Haley used the club's debit cards for hundreds of unauthorized purchases and ATM withdrawals between 2019 and early 2025, spending the money on personal expenses, including travel, shopping, and utility bills.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 6 May 2026
And, the resort, Gilbert’s Resort Key Largo, posted video of the arrest on its Facebook page, adding that the incident started with the man, Luis Fernando De La Ortiz, 50, becoming angry when the business’ ATM declined his cash-withdrawal attempt.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Alliant Credit Union offers a no-fee checking account with monthly $20 ATM fee reimbursement and early payday.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 5 May 2026
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Authorities are investigating another smash-and-grab at an Eagle Rock 7-Eleven, in which a truck was used to ram into the store and suspects stole an ATM, ABC7 reported.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Charging documents allege 45-year-old Kelley Ann Haley used the club's debit cards for hundreds of unauthorized purchases and ATM withdrawals between 2019 and early 2025, spending the money on personal expenses, including travel, shopping, and utility bills.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 6 May 2026
And, the resort, Gilbert’s Resort Key Largo, posted video of the arrest on its Facebook page, adding that the incident started with the man, Luis Fernando De La Ortiz, 50, becoming angry when the business’ ATM declined his cash-withdrawal attempt.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Alliant Credit Union offers a no-fee checking account with monthly $20 ATM fee reimbursement and early payday.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 5 May 2026
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“Atm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atm. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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