Bank of Ireland has begun the replacement of its entire ATM fleet as part of a €60 million investment in ATMs and branch improvements.
The Bank’s branch in Castlebar is among the first to benefit from the rollout, with four new ATMs already installed. A further ten ATMs have also been installed in branches in Drumcondra (Dublin), Roscommon town, and Roscrea (Tipperary), with approximately 150 more to follow at over 40 locations this year.
The new ATM fleet has greater cash processing capacity and will slash energy use by more than half.
The ATMs can be used for both withdrawals and lodgements and the majority will ‘recycle’ cash (i.e. cash deposited can be used for withdrawals).
This maximises ATM availability, supporting customers with better access to cash when they need it. The investment also covers five years of servicing and maintenance.
To support customers in Castlebar with visual impairment, all the new devices have high-contrast screens and give customers the option of plugging into an earphone socket so they can be guided through their transaction by voice assistance.