The ATM Network
ATM numbers are declining as we use cash less
Over time, the shape of the ATM network will continue to change. Our job is to make sure the network is reliable, and still available across the country.
The ATM Network
| ATM Numbers | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to use | 24,574 | 27,500 | 28,500 | 29,254 | 31,372 | 32,238 | 33,041 | 33,085 | 34,545 | 36,918 | 38,565 | 39,991 | 41,581 | 43,889 | 45,634 | 47,715 | 50,154 | 52,763 | 53,923 | 54,599 | 52,040 | 45,355 | 41,727 | 40,942 | 39,429 | 37,299 |
| Pay to use | 0 | 150 | 2,970 | 7,056 | 10,318 | 15,279 | 21,854 | 24,823 | 26,309 | 27,062 | 25,335 | 23,111 | 21,687 | 21,179 | 20,395 | 19,782 | 18,844 | 17,825 | 16,097 | 14,011 | 11,120 | 15,307 | 12,847 | 12,456 | 10,871 | 10,412 |
Almost every cash machine in the country is connected to our network. As people use cash less and less, we expect the number of cash machines on the high street to continue falling. Our work to protect the geographic spread should mean that every high street maintains good access to cash, even as the overall number reduces.
More open data that we've recently published
Data about the ATM Network
Frequently asked questions
We publish relevant data in both summary graphics on these pages, and in accessible formats to download and analyse. If there is more information that would assist you in understanding cash access across the UK, please get in touch via info@link.co.uk.
We provide regular datasets on a range of topics. Some datasets are published weekly, others monthly or annually. Each dataset will make it clear how frequently it is updated. It is worth noting that the ATM network changes frequently, and any data published on these pages should be considered a snapshot at a moment in time.
We are happy to support non-commercial and anonymised use of our data for research purposes. Please get in touch with us via info@link.co.uk if you have a specific request.
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