Automatic Teller Machine

An Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) is a self-service electronic banking terminal that allows users to perform financial transactions such as cash withdrawals, balance inquiries, and fund transfers without a human teller. ATM accessibility is a significant concern because these machines are essential public infrastructure yet historically rely heavily on visual displays and precise physical interactions. Accessible ATMs may incorporate speech output through headphone jacks, Braille labels on keypads, tactile guidance to card and cash slots, high-contrast screen displays, and adjustable height for wheelchair users. Many jurisdictions now require ATMs to meet accessibility standards, and the challenge of making these machines usable without hardware modifications has been a focus of assistive technology research.