Resources
Guides and tools for deciding on an ATM.
Everything we’d want to know before putting an ATM in a business — written plainly, and free to use whether or not you work with us.
Tools
Try before you talk to anyone.
- Guide
How to get an ATM for your business
Placement vs buy, what free placement includes, location fit, apply, install and ongoing service.
- Guide
How much does an ATM cost?
Buy vs free placement: machine, cash float, processing and repairs — what your business actually pays.
- Tool
ATM screen visualizer
Upload a logo and see it on a real ATM screen and receipt. Download the mockup.
- Checklist
Provider comparison checklist
Ten questions to ask any ATM company, with a table to compare their answers.
- Self-check
Is an ATM right for you?
The signs an ATM would help your business — and the cases where it won’t.
- Comparison
Placement vs. owning an ATM
Costs, responsibilities and surcharge income, side by side.
Guides
Plain-English guides.
Organized by where you are in the decision. Browse the blog →
Placement basics
Costs & ownership
How to Start an ATM Business: What It Takes (and a Shortcut for Store Owners)3 min read
ATM Lease vs. Free ATM Placement: Which Is Right for You?5 min read
How Much Does an ATM Cost for a Business? (2026)6 min read
Free ATM Placement vs. a Merchant-Owned ATM3 min read
Hyosung vs. Genmega: Choosing a Retail ATM2 min read
Running an ATM
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Answers
Quick answers and help.
Frequently asked questions
17 answers on costs, terms, installation and support.
How free placement works
The process, who provides what and the terms in plain language.
All ATM services
Placement, ownership, sales, processing, repair, loading and events.
ATM support
Help for businesses hosting a BayTM ATM and for cardholders.
Free guide
Not ready to talk yet? Read the guide.
Placement vs. buying, what customers pay and why, what to look for in an agreement, where the machine should go, and the questions to ask any ATM company.
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