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ATM Sign
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Definitions
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Finance Β· Banking
Common
Indicates an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) location where users can withdraw cash, check balances, and perform basic banking transactions.
Used primarily to indicate ATM locations or reference banking transactions in digital conversations.
Need to get cash before dinner. Looking for a π§ nearby.
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Universally recognized symbol across cultures, though ATM functionality and availability varies by region.
Cultural Context
The ATM symbol reflects banking's digital transformation, representing the first widespread automated banking technology before mobile banking.
In developing economies, ATMs often serve as critical financial access points for the unbanked or underbanked populations.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often referred to as a 'cash machine' or 'cashpoint' rather than ATM.
India
Often associated with the demonetization period when ATMs gained heightened importance.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Straightforward usage for indicating ATM locations or cash needs.
Gen_Z: Used practically for location sharing; rarely used in memes or slang contexts.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in practical contexts about banking needs.
Millennials: Practical usage when discussing financial transactions or meeting locations.
Common Combinations
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Cash withdrawal or ATM transaction
Universal combination indicating successful cash access
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Looking for or searching for an ATM
Used when needing to locate an ATM in an unfamiliar area