ATMs In India

RBI directed banks in April 2025 to ensure 75 per cent of ATMs dispense ₹100 or ₹200 notes from at least one cassette by the September 30 deadline to improve access to small denominations

With the Covid-induced surge in UPI transactions now firmly here to stay, banks are rethinking their strategies - and costs - on ATMs, especially for off-site machines

As branches shut in the wake of shelling and security concerns post Operation Sindoor, banks are focusing on refilling ATMs to meet the surging demand for cash

State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and several other lenders on Friday said their ATMs are fully functional, well-stocked, and that digital services are operating smoothly. The announcements came against the backdrop of reports on social media that ATMs are likely to be shut in the coming days amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. They also said that all their digital services are operating smoothly. "All our ATMs, CDMs/ADWMs and digital services are fully operational and available for public use," India's largest bank, State Bank of India, said in a post on social media post 'X'. India's largest lender also advised its customers not to rely on unverified information. Similar messages have been posted by Bank of Baroda, Punjab and Sindh Bank, Canara Bank and Bank of India. "All our digital services too are operating smoothly, ensuring a seamless banking experience from the comfort of your home," Punjab National Bank said in a post on social media platform ..

If you look at per-ATM daily transactions, rural areas have much higher numbers. That's why WLATMs focus on Tier-III and Tier-IV cities, says Maru

The revised interchange is not applicable for micro-ATM, interoperable cash deposit (card-based and UPI-based), and international ATM transactions

As digital payments and UPI gain popularity, Indian banks are cutting down on ATM expansion, especially in off-site locations, and focusing on digital infrastructure

The micro-ATM channel has held its own despite growth in digital payments and pricing not being raised

The initial cause of low number of ATMS across India is linked to the "Make in India" guidelines introduced in FY20, which required vendors to establish operations in India, leading to a delay

In the managed services businesses, it has booked new orders of Rs 1,850 crore in FY24

Demand for cash has increased as e-commerce, retail firms expand. Cash-on-delivery accounts for more than 60% of e-commerce payments

Cassette-swap is a lockable mechanism that does away with open cash replenishment. The upgrade is stuck over installation cost

The company received the order under its banking automation solutions portfolio; SBI to deploy these "AGS" branded ATMs during FY24

An ATM solely dedicated to UPI-based cash withdrawals simplifies the machine's hardware components

ATM deployments had hovered between 225,000 and 235,500 units, before sniffing the 260,000-mark recently

Central bank had first issued show-cause; latest action follows company's response to the notice

Bank customers in Amethi were in for a major shock after an ATM started dispensing counterfeit currency, in Rs 200 denomination, on withdrawal

Airtel Payments Bank has started rolling out 1.5 lakh micro ATMS in a phased manner across tier 2 cities and semi-urban regions to facilitate cash withdrawal for its customers, the company said on Wednesday. The Bank will gradually expand its service to cover more banking points in a phased manner. "Micro ATMs will be rolled out in a phased manner. Initially, the bank will place 1,50,000 units in Tier II cities and semi-urban regions. These regions typically have a high demand for cash withdrawal services but limited access to ATMs," the company said in a statement. The bank will leverage its strong network of over 5 lakh banking points across India to give users access to easy cash withdrawals through this initiative, it added. The company has plans to finish the rollout of 1.5 lakh micro ATMs by the end of the current fiscal. Airtel Payments Bank is now integrated with the National Payments Corporation of India's (NPCI) - National Financial Switch (NFS) to facilitate micro ATM .

Of the tad over 250,000 ATMs in India, nearly 35,000, or 14.58 per cent, are recyclers

CMS Info is the country's largest cash management company based on number of ATM points and the number of retail pick-up points as well as one of the largest ATM cash management companies worldwide