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Diagram illustrating how a recycle ATM reuses deposited banknotes for withdrawals

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What is a Recycle ATM?

ATM devices were originally designed for customers to withdraw cash from their accounts. But since many transactions are now possible through ATMs (for example, deposits), many improvements have been made for more effective ATM use. One of the most important examples is Recycle ATMs.

Diagram illustrating how a recycling ATM reuses deposited banknotes for withdrawals

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What Is a Recycling ATM?

The word literally means recycled or circulating. In payment systems, it refers to physically dispensing money deposited at ATMs to customers who want to withdraw cash, adding deposits straight into the withdrawal pool.

ATM dispenser unit showing cash cassettes

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What is a Dispenser?

A dispenser is a part of the ATM. It contains cassettes where cash is loaded; these cassettes are configured during ATM installation. Based on the defined denomination, cash is loaded so the ATM can dispense that type to customers. Does every ATM have a dispenser?

Diagram of a twin tower ATM with separate recycler and dispenser units

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What Is a Twin Tower ATM?

A twin tower ATM, also called a dual tower ATM, has both a recycler unit for depositing and withdrawing cash and a dispenser unit for withdrawals only, cutting cash replenishment needs at busy locations.

Diagram illustrating the Greedy Algorithm used for ATM cash withdrawals

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What is the Greedy Algorithm?

In payment systems, the Greedy Algorithm is used to give the customer the minimum number of banknotes when withdrawing cash from an ATM. The algorithm used varies from bank to bank, since ATM cash capacity and transaction volume differ. For example...

A Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) used for depositing cash directly into a bank account

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What is a CDM (Cash Deposit Machine)?

CDM is short for Cash Deposit Machine. It refers to ATMs that allow you to deposit money directly into your account using a card. You can use CDM ATMs to carry out transactions on your account without visiting a branch.

ATM cash dispenser mechanism distributing banknotes

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What Are the Cash Dispensing Algorithms Used in ATMs?

ATMs are important transaction points that let customers handle financial transactions without visiting a bank branch. 24/7 availability matters for customer satisfaction, so banks take steps to reduce both operational and cash costs.

Photo of the Central Bank letter asking banks not to load 200 TL banknotes into ATMs

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Is It Forbidden to Load 200 TL Notes into ATMs?

In a letter to banks as part of the fight against inflation, the CBRT asked them to stock small-denomination banknotes in ATMs instead of 200 TL notes. Is this a ban or a recommendation, and what are the operational consequences for ATMs and banks?