Fun Facts About ATM in Antartica

Money matters, and matters so much that it has relevance even in one of the most hostile climatic zones too

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Feb 13, 2023

Facts About World's Loneliest ATM

While ATMs (automatic teller machine) are the most convenient way to withdraw cash, did you know there is an ATM installed in Antartica as well?

Loneliest ATM in the World

The loneliest ATM in the world can be found in Antartica

Wells Fargo ATM in Antartica's McMurdo station

Wells Fargo had installed ATM in US research centre McMurdo station in 1998

ATM in Antartica's McMurdo station

There are actually two ATMs located in the McMurdo station

McMurdo Station

McMurdo Station is a United States Antarctic research station

ATM in Antartica

One acts as a back up and at a given point of time only one ATM works use

McMurdo’s population

Though there is no permanent residency, McMurdo’s summer population is of about 1,000 people and a winter population of about 200

ATM in Antartica

ATM cash is used by this small community in coffee shops, general stores etc

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