As banking technology continues to advance, the focus of many institutions is on providing top quality interactions with greater flexibility and control for you, the user. With the implementation of Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), the goal is to provide more services and convenience while still maintaining human interaction and engagement.
With ITMs, you get the best of both worlds: the flexibility and convenience of self-service banking with the human service and interactions you may prefer. Stay tuned to learn more about the benefits of self-service banking.
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Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.
Today’s banking tech (also known as financial or fin tech) is amazing. You can do so many banking transactions on your phone or computer.
But what if you need to do something different that you can’t do online? You can call, visit a branch, or now, use an ITM, which is the next generation of ATMs.
Okay, so they’re not the newest tech, they’ve been out since the 2010s, but they’re beginning to build momentum in the banking world. As of 2022 only 41% of consumers have used an ITM, and 56% don’t even know what one is.
If you’re not sure what an ITM is or why you’d use one, here are a few things they do like an ATM and some additional capabilities for improved service.
Like an ATM, all ITMs give you the capabilities to:
But ITMs are more like upgraded ATMs and their greatest benefit is you can speak directly to a live person who can answer questions and provide many of the same services you can expect at the teller line
When would you need to use an ITM? The short answer is any time you use a regular ATM or your branch drive-up and teller line service. Here are some examples:
ITMs save you precious time and offer you more capabilities by offering a robust self-service banking experience with the ability to connect with a live person if needed.
Next time you visit a branch or pass by an ITM, give it a try. You’ll love the experience.
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