AUTOMATIC TELLER
MACHINE
A Study On Growth in Number
Of ATMs
“Lives Made Much
Easier”
History Luther Simjian vs John Shepherd-Barron vs Don
Wetzel
In 1939, Luther Simjian patented an
early and not-so-successful prototype of
an ATM.
James Goodfellow of Scotland holds the
earliest patent date of 1966 for a
modern ATM
John D White (also of Docutel) in the
US is often credited with inventing the
first free-standing ATM design.
In 1967, John Shepherd-Barron
invented and installed an ATM in a
Barclays Bank in London.
Don Wetzel invented an American
made ATM in 1968.
The Benefits of ATM
Increased Brand Presence
Economical Customer Reach
Your Own, Personal Billboard
Secure Servicing
Reasons to Outsource ATM Management for Financial
Institutions
•Maintenance
•Network management
•Cash management