ATM Deposits

How to Make ATM Deposits

ATM deposits are one way to make your life easier. Some people don’t know how to do it, or they’re not comfortable with the idea of deposits to ATM machines. What do you need to know before you try it? Here are the basics of making ATM deposits.

How to Make ATM Deposits

Be prepared ahead of time if you need an envelope or deposit slip. Figure out what you need to do with them before you put your card in the machine (and hold up the line). Some banks do not require that you use a deposit slip or envelope when making ATM deposits.

1. Go to the machine, insert your debit card, and enter your PIN number.
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2. Choose the on-screen option for deposits.
3. Choose the account you want to deposit to.
4. Enter the amount of your deposit if necessary. Some ATMs can figure out how much you’re depositing and they won’t ask.
5. Slip the envelope, checks, or cash into the ATM.
6. Wait for confirmation and your receipt. Make sure your session has ended and that your account is no longer accessible before you walk away.

Pitfalls of ATM Deposits

Before you make ATM deposits, make sure you know what you’re getting into. The next page covers problems with using deposit ATMs.