How to Use an ATM

Dialog 6        How to Use an ATM

Susan: How do I use the ATM?

Alan: First of all, put your card in this slot and enter your PIN.

Susan: OK. Then I choose withdrawal?

Alan: Yes, choose withdrawal, not account information.

Susan: What's next?

Alan: The ATM calls up your checking or savings account.

Susan: And then?

Alan: Enter the amount you want to take out of your account.

Susan: How much can I take out?

Alan: Most accounts have a limit of $400.

Susan: What happens after I enter the withdrawal amount?

Alan: The ATM gives you bills, usually $20 bills. Take the money and receipt from the slots.

Key Vocabulary

ATM - automatic teller machine

to put a card into a slot

PIN - personal identification number

to enter a PIN

withdrawal

account

checking

savings

amount

to take out

limit

bill

receipt