“消失”还是“进化”？ATM机正在加速锐减，去年仅剩80万台

Core Insights - The number of ATMs in China is rapidly declining, with a total of 802,700 ATMs expected by the end of 2024, down from a peak of 1,110,800 in 2018, representing a reduction of over 300,000 ATMs [1][3] - The number of ATMs per 10,000 people has also decreased from 7.99 in 2018 to 5.7 in 2023, a nearly 30% decline [1][3] - The rise of electronic payments is significant, with banks processing 30.17 billion electronic payment transactions in 2024, a 72.19% increase in transaction volume since 2018 [4] ATM Business Adjustments - Over 50 banks have ceased cardless deposit and withdrawal services, including major banks like ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China, citing optimization of financial services and risk management as reasons for the changes [6][7] - The shift away from cardless services is attributed to increased regulatory scrutiny and the need for better transaction verification [7] Industry Trends - Companies like Guangzhou Yuyin Technology Co., Ltd. are reducing their traditional financial equipment business due to declining demand for cash usage and the rise of mobile payments [8][9] - Yuyin's revenue for 2024 was 66.87 million yuan, a 4.55% decrease from the previous year, with significant declines in ATM-related revenue [9][10] Future of ATMs - Despite the decline, ATMs are expected to evolve into comprehensive financial service terminals, providing diverse financial and lifestyle services [11][12] - Banks are focusing on placing ATMs in high-demand areas such as airports and senior communities to enhance usage efficiency [11] - Yuyin is also restructuring its business to focus on operational services rather than traditional ATM manufacturing [12]