ATMs in Europe - statistics & facts
The need for simple and efficient access to money, without assistance from a bank clerk, was recognized simultaneously by financial service providers in Asia, Europe, and the United States. This led to the introduction of automated teller machines (ATMs). The history of ATM development is closely connected to the introduction of plastic payment cards. These made simple automated customer identification possible. It is widely accepted that the first ATM machine was installed by Barclays Bank in London in 1967.
