Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
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ATM (Automated Teller Machine)

An ATM, or automated teller machine, is an interactive terminal with a touch screen or keypad that allows consumers with credit cards or debit cards to withdraw cash, check balances and/or make deposits using the magnetically encoded card to perform transactions. Most ATMs are interconnected via networks, allowing consumers to conduct banking or credit card business anywhere in the world.