Challenge: ♿✅ Accessible ₹ ATMs in Your City

[MathanVibranarayan]

As a leading adaptor of digital money, India still has a significant demand for cash transactions. However, individuals with disabilities and seniors often face barriers when accessing ATMs. This is a mission to create a comprehensive list of accessible ATMs across the country, and we need your help!

As a Local Guide, I’ve started documenting accessible ATMs in my hometown, Madurai. I’ve created a list of 5 ATMs with detailed reviews, including their location, accessibility features, and services offered.

You can check out the list here: Accessible ATMs (Madurai, TN)

Here are a few examples of the ATMs I’ve documented:

1. SBI Ramaond Reserve Line ATM : This ATM is situated in a prominent place with easy roadside parking . It has deposit and withdrawal facilities , and is almost always in working condition , as it’s adjacent to the main branch of SBI . The best part? It’s wheelchair accessible

2. SBI Kamarajar Salai ATM : Located in front of the Kamarajar Salai branch, this ATM has parking facility and is maintained well . It also has deposit and withdrawal facilities , and is wheelchair accessible

3. SBI Chinna Chokikulam ATM : This independent ATM is close to the hospital zone and has roadside parking . It’s wheelchair accessible , but please note that it’s a withdrawal-only ATM . Unfortunately, it sometimes experiences technical issues .

4. India Post Chinna Chokikulam AMT : This exclusive ATM by India Post is close to the colleges and city trade center . It has roadside parking , but please be careful as it’s near the Tammukam bus stop and can be crowded . It’s wheelchair accessible , but please note that it’s a withdrawal-only ATM . Unfortunately, it sometimes experiences technical issues .

5. IDBI Bank North Veli ATM : This ATM is conveniently located in the heart of the city, adjacent to the North Veli IDBI Branch . It has both deposit and withdrawal facilities , and roadside parking . The best part? It’s wheelchair accessible for both bank and ATM

Now, it’s your turn! We invite all Local Guides to join this mission and start documenting accessible ATMs in their hometowns. Together, we can create a comprehensive list of accessible ATMs across the country, empowering individuals with disabilities and seniors to navigate convenient and barrier-free banking options .

Will you take on the challenge?

- Start by documenting accessible ATMs in your city
- Share your findings with us by creating a list on Google Maps
- Use the hashtag #AccessibleATMs so we can track your progress
- Encourage your fellow Local Guides to join the mission

Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and accessible banking experience for all! I extend my gratitude to my seniors in this journey @TusharSuradkar @Kumaarsantosh @TravellerG @NareshDarji @Rahul001 @PrasadVR @Gurukrishnapriya @AjitThite and my dear fellow LG Families to join this mission to create the longest list of accessible ATMs across the country.

#Challenge #AccessibleATMs #InclusiveBanking #AccessibleIndia #LocalGuides #Madurai #SBI #IndiaPost #IDBI

[Kumaarsantosh]

Very interesting and noble Challenge you have initiated @MathanVibranarayan. Soon I will be sharing my contribution to this challenge.

Wish you all the very best!

[AjitThite]

Good one my friend, @MathanVibranarayan .

It reminded me that @TusharSuradkar had hosted one virtual meet-up explaining in details about how to check accessibility of ATMs .
It was a worthy for most of us even virtually.

Cheers!

[Ssiddharth2000]

It’s a beautiful, noble initiative, I’m up for the challenge. Thank you for sharing @MathanVibranarayan

[TusharSuradkar]

Congratulations on undertaking this activity @MathanVibranarayan
It is heartening to see the images and collages of so many banks.
And as @AjitThite mentioned I’d like to add that there are more accessibility features to ATMs beyond the Ramp:

1. Braille marks on the buttons of the ATM - for the visually impaired.
2. Voice-operated ATMs, where the entire transaction is done via an audio jack.

You can read and see this in my previous posts:

1. Voice ATMs in Gurugram.
2. Voice ATMs in Delhi.

Also @Ssiddharth2000

Note that

1. All ATMs are voice-enabled.
2. All ATMs have Braille on their buttons.

So including these features in the recap of these surveys adds quality to our reports.

[Ssiddharth2000]

Thanks for sharing the post on accessibility features of ATMs in Delhi and Gurugram @TusharSuradkar sir. You have really made an incredible research on it. I will try to find such features in ATMs nearby my location.

[KetanChhaniyara]

Good initiative @MathanVibranarayan ! Looking forward to it.

[Gurukrishnapriya]

A very valuable post @MathanVibranarayan . Thanks for sharing. For me the postoffice Atm is new. Very very informative post. Happy to note that all the Atms are wheelchair accessible.

[PrasadVR]

Hi friend @MathanVibranarayan, I appreciate your initiative in the direction of accessibility. I am happy to participate in this initiative. The ATM photos and content you shared in your post are very impressive. Thank you for tagging me in your post.

[ShifaAymal]

Great initiative @MathanVibranarayan
I’ll try to join the challenge.

[TravellerG]

Best wishes for all the success of your Challenge, dear @MathanVibranarayan
Well, due to family commitments, tied up… Still will try soon…
Regards with prayers

[NareshDarji]

This is a really interesting and valuable challenge you have started. @MathanVibranarayan
I try to check and update the accessibility information whenever I am at a new ATM in my city.

[RaviSharma111]

Well done friend @MathanVibranarayan

[MathanVibranarayan]

@RaviSharma111 brother thank you

[MathanVibranarayan]

@NareshDarji sir thank you so much for showing your interest in this challenge.

[MathanVibranarayan]

@TravellerG sir thanks for your kind gesture

[MathanVibranarayan]

@ShifaAymal mam thank you so for accepting

[MathanVibranarayan]

@PrasadVR sir, I’m so happy you liked idea and thank you so much for the encouragement and your interest in participating this activity

[MathanVibranarayan]

@Gurukrishnapriya mam thanks for your appreciation, yes even I was sceptic seeing that ATMs for the first time.

[MathanVibranarayan]

@KetanChhaniyara thank you so much brother