The dying days of the ATM

[bob10]

The dying days of the ATM | The New Daily

[JDNSW]

I suspect that like many such publicised "demise of" stories, while it has some truth, it is exaggerated. I have difficulty seeing cash disappearing altogether, and while I think that at the moment we certainly have too many ATMs in a lot of places, I think they will be around almost as long as cash is.

John

[Narangga]

I suspect that like many such publicised "demise of" stories, while it has some truth, it is exaggerated. I have difficulty seeing cash disappearing altogether, and while I think that at the moment we certainly have too many ATMs in a lot of places, I think they will be around almost as long as cash is.

John

"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." - Mark Twain

and I agree John.

[Homestar]

if they are on the way out, how come Australians spent $576 million in ATM fees last year? I'd like to get a slice of that 'dying' pie...

Although it looks like ATM use is backing off, I don't see a cashless society in my lifetime. Geez, at most bakeries it's still cash only. They said the introduction of the GST would cause our society to become cashless - see how that turned out....

It's still a sought after commodity and I can still haggle at a lot of businesses and get a better deal by breaking out the cash.

And, if all the ATM's disappear, then heavens forbid - I'll actually have to walk into a bank to withdraw some - I bet no ones done that for a while - I certainly haven't.

[John H]

Banks are an endangered species out side of suburbia.ATM's are their replacement in the country.I foresee the cash in hand bank depriving the govt of extra taxes.

[DiscoMick]

Just remember, the banks aren't closing branches to benefit their customers, it's all about profits. Service to customers is not a high priority. Walk into the bank branch and get a real person to serve you.
Incidentally, don't use automated supermarket checkouts either as they just put people out of jobs. If we all joined the 40% who already refuse to use them they would be taken out.

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[Homestar]

I've never used a self serve checkout - the whole idea of them disgusts me.

I have been invited to use them many times while standing in line. My response has always been 'Do I get a discount for using them?' Their reply 'No' so I say 'Then why would I?' That leaves a puzzled look on their faces.

I once went into a smaller Coles store - no checkouts open, only self serve - I made the assistant put through all my shopping while she 'showed' me how to use them. When she asked me to swipe my card, I gave it to her to do, then made her get the receipt and give it to me.

For anyone who uses them - shame on you...

[Disco-tastic]

I use them. If i want one or two things and theres two people with full trolleys at each checkout it takes AGES. I can use the self serve checkout and be done in a minute.

But if i have a trolley full of stuff or its not busy ill go through the assisted checkout.
Anyways i hate atm fees.

Cheers

Dan

[AndyG]

Do you pump your own fuel or demand an attendant

[Eevo]

demand an attendant, always