Can an ATM passion project assist remote cash distribution blues?

Warwick Ponder
Editor
26 Nov, 2025
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine has revealed his “passion project” - a multi-deposit ATM - to assist cash distribution in remote communities, but it turns out he isn't the only one in the industry with a deep enthusiasm for the technology.
Can an ATM passion project assist remote cash distribution blues?

NAB CEO Andrew Irvine has revealed his “passion project” - a multi-deposit ATM - to assist cash distribution in remote communities, but it turns out he isn't the only one in the industry with a deep enthusiasm for the technology.

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