How to order an ATM

What you need to know before you buy an ATM

All buyers of ATM machines in the USA have a series of forms to complete. Some are required by the Federal government and the Patriot Act. We can send any forms you need by email, and we will help you fill them out.

If you need any options or upgrades before you buy an ATM , we will get you an updated price quote in a matter of minutes. We issue pre-sale invoices and purchase orders (by mail, email, Fedex) to you for accuracy and review before the sale. You may want additional cash cassettes, or an electronic lock. Perhaps a tall topper sign for visibility. All of these are options that are not included in the initial base price of an automated teller machine. A pre-sale invoice we send you, before you buy an ATM, let's you see exactly what you are purchasing, along with any options. and you can print it on paper if received by email. Review the invoice, approve it, and we eliminate any mistakes from the beginning. The next step is payment. The most popular ways to buy an ATM and pay for it are by bank money order or bank wire transfer. Other methods are available including personal and business checks, however they must clear before delivery is initiated from the factory.
If you would like to buy an ATM through a lease to own plan, we will draw up the paper work and work with the lease company to help you get an ATM.

If you require someone to install the machine, we can arrange that for you. We can find ATM tech's nationwide to install and service your machine. We also have our own database of techs in many states. You can pay the ATM tech directly, even on the job site if you prefer. Or you can pay us and we will pay the tech for their services. Costs run from $150 for simple installation to $250 and up for drilling holes and bolt down.

An ATM regulation from 2006 stems from the Patriot Act concerning background checks and money wire transfers. If someone has a felony on their record, they cannot operate an ATM in the USA because an ATM conducts wire transfers from a bank account. People with a felony record cannot legally operate or even legally fill an ATM with money.
A background check must now be run by the processing networks before an ATM is allowed on the network to make sure the law is followed. If someone thinks they may not pass a background check because of a felony record, maybe a spouse or business partner can. As stated above, anyone with a felony cannot own a machine or load money into the machine, this includes an individual performing administrative duties inside the machine. An ATM falls under the wire transfer regulations for banking which are part of the Patriot Act.

Before or after calling us, the prospective ATM owner should locate the spot where the ATM will be installed. It should have an AC outlet close. Some Tidel machines require a hard wire AC hookup, because they don't have an AC plug. Most ATMs however plug into ordinary 110 AC circuit outlets. Also, a basic phone line will need to be located close to the machine. Preferably a dedicated phone line, meaning nothing else shares the line. It doesn't need long distance service, just the ability to make a 1-800 toll free call. The phone line plugs into the machines internal modem.

The machine when installed must conform to ADA guidelines. Simply, if a wheelchair user cannot face the ATM, the ATM should be relocated. At wheelchair height, if a person can use the ATM normally, without difficulty in using the screen and keypad, it probably is within guidelines. We will be posting the new guidelines as soon as we can. Stand up ATMs are already manufactured within the guidelines of the ADA. In-the-wall machines need to be installed to the ADA guidelines. In 2011, the ADA guidelines are being revised. Not all older ATM's will comply and may need to be replaced. The deadline is now projected to be March 15, 2012. Check out our resources page for the latest on ADA.

Machines ship when paid for. Most machines ship in about two or three days. An order is placed with the factory and is processed and ready to ship, sometimes in 48 hours. ATM manufacturers do not build weeks ahead anymore. When you buy your ATM machine, it will be assembled at the factory only when the purchase order is received from us. Some ATM machines can be programmed at the factory saving installation charges. Most machines ship FREE to the lower 48 states.!

We only sell ATM's in the USA.

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