Surcharges have made them substantially more profitable and the number of ATMs continue to grow. ATM growth will continue and an estimated 375,000 ATMs will be deployed nationwide by 2003. Reduce the time at your check out counter because cash is quicker than debit or credit cards. Reduce the number of bad checks. Added safety - Withdrawals from an ATM credit your bank account directly reducing the number of trips, or the amount of cash, taken to the bank.
ATMs generate revenue.