ATM Use While Dressed

[AmyGaleRT]

Ladies, here's a conundrum for you, which some of you may have experience with.

My fiancee is of the opinion that me trying to use an ATM to get cash while out dressed might be a bad idea, because, of course, these days they all have cameras. She's concerned that the use of a card with an obviously male name, combined with a camera showing a more-or-less femme face at the same time, might cause them to think my card was stolen, resulting in it being canceled and me being unable to access my bank account for several days. (This has just happened to a non-CD friend of mine, too; they thought his card had been stolen when it hadn't been. What a pain!)

I'm not so sure; I think the camera would more likely be used to spot whoever was trying to use a card that had been reported as stolen, which of course mine wouldn't be if I'm using it, even en femme. (Or it would be used to spot someone trying to jimmy the machine.)

Anyone have any experience with this that they'd like to share?

- Amy

[Beverley Sims]

You may be the girlfriend of some silly boyfriend that let his girlfriend use his card.
If you had a hammer or jemmy in your hand and looked like you were threatening the ATM then they may be concerned. :)

[joanna marie]

I've used ATM in Fem several times after hours never had any trouble

[OKPink]

Nobody is on the other end of those cameras. They will never be seen unless there is a crime.

[Fran Moore]

To the best of my knowledge there is no "dress code" for using an ATM card, unless I missed something in the fine print............
There are obviously a few alternative solutions to this "conundrum".

[NathalieX66]

Nobody cares. No one has the time.
Flaunt who you are.....it makes dull peoples' lives more interesting.

[sandra-leigh]

I've been using ATMs while dressed for years without difficulties.

I've also gone in to bank branches and banked in person fully dressed; it hasn't been a problem, other than being referred to as "Mr."

[Cynthia Anne]

I to have been useing atm's for years while dressed and never had a problem! Some banks thumb print me when I go in them to withdraw funds from an acount while dressed! But still never had a problem!

[Eryn]

Those tapes aren't even viewed unless there is a crime committed. No bank is going to pay someone to try and judge if the thousands of people who use their ATM every day are the correct owners of the cards. They just wait until someone complains.

[SusanLCD]

Your ATM access won't be affected. I've used ATMs many times with the same results as Joanna and Sandra. As OKPink said, it's likely no one ever looks at the pictures unless there's a crime committed there. And, it isn't a crime to be crossdressed and use an ATM.

Like Sandra, I've gone into the bank lobby and made a deposit into my account. No one cared or asked me anything about how I presented myself. Since I wasn't withdrawing any money, no one asked to see my ID. But, it was a windy day and I got into a chat with the girl at the counter about the hair problems that caused.

[eluuzion]

Hiya Amy,

As already stated, ATM surveillance photo/video is not a live CCTV feed…it is video tape technology. Nobody is actively monitoring the operation in real time. The tapes are typically retained about 6 months by the banking institution before they are recycled (reused)…(although law enforcement would like them retained “forever”, lol). and "used" tapes are typically replaced with new ones after about 5-6 uses.

Unless a specific card has been “flagged” by the financial institution prior to any attempts to use the card…
If you have the correct card and PIN number, you will have access to the funds. It is that simple.

I have covered my entire face during every ATM withdrawal that I have transacted over the last 8 years. Never encountered any problems. (I do the same at red-light cam intersections too, lol) :D

You do know that you are also captured on some type of U.S. video surveillance equipment somewhere at least a dozen times/day on average, right? In the UK it is 70 times/day!:brolleyes:

Get Money/Don’t Worry/ Be Happy!

:love:

[Cheryl T]

The camera and the ATM are not linked. They don't correlate the user name to the image. The images are only for security reference.
I've used the ATM many times (in my bank's lobby) and there has never been an issue and I've done it during banking hours.
Just relax and go get the money you need to shop or whatever...no one will ever care.

[Kate Simmons]

I've been using ATM's en femme since the 1980's. Never had any problems.:)

[stephNE]

...what are we going to do when the government starts flying those drones over us to keep track of everything we do? Just kidding, don't worry about the cameras.

[Tiffany Grace]

Hello Amy, having owned a check cashing business and therefore having had a banking license, I believe the cameras at ATM and the film footage are looked at only afer a particular crime or incident occurs, then they go look at the tapes, so if for some reason they have to go back and see you withdrawing morning I am sure they will just say what a pretty girl:)

[TGMarla]

I'm with you on this, Amy. If there was actually people looking to see who was using what card every time an ATM got used, then they have the singularly most boring, mind-numbing job ever divised by mankind. And how often do parents send their kids to the store with their debit card? It's truly a non-issue. And it sure beats going into the bank while dressed and trying to withdraw funds.

[Alberta_Pat]

I agree with all the above. The recordings are only used in the event of a concern.

That said, I always count the money ejected by the machines in front of the camera. This way, if there is a discrepancy, there will be a video record that can be referred to.

[paulinescotlandcd]

Nobody is on the other end of those cameras. They will never be seen unless there is a crime.

Correct, that is the only reason they would use what is recorded. If you call them up and tell them your card is stolen.

[Nicole Erin]

They have a part of the news now that shows all the crossdressers who go to the ATM that day.

Kidding aside, ain't no one gonna know or care. Even if a crime were committed, even then no one would probably look at the videos unless someone stole from the bank. You know how things work - if it is to your benefit, they don't care. If it's to their benefit, suddenly they care.

[silverfurret]

I used my moms atm card to get out cash (with her permission obviously) pretty frequently for years and there as never been a problem

[Ceri Anne]

I have used the ATM many times with no problem. The banks don't look at the video unless there is a problem reported such as fraudulent account activity. Also if the bank has your phone connected with the account, they will call you if they suspect something is amiss. I have had this happen a couple times (both in drab mode). If they decline a transaction, you just need to call the number on the card, give them some security data and they will clear it.

[wanagione]

I was a bank fraud investigator for many years, everyone here is correct, unless you reported your card lost or stolen, no one looks at the tapes.

[Jenniferathome]

From a technology perspective, there is no linkage of the card and the camera. There no facial recognition. The camera is simply a backup security measure to catch thieves who are damaging the machine. The only info kept is a time stamp. There is zero chance of linking the card and you dressed unless you go tho them with some complaint about the machine.

[~Joanne~]

From a technology perspective, there is no linkage of the card and the camera. There no facial recognition.

Not yet anyways. Just like the drone comment, they are in the air as we speak, not in wide use here in the states but well on their way. I think your safe at the ATM right now anyways ;)

[linda allen]

....... There no facial recognition. .

Not yet. We can expect it at some point.

I think I've used an ATM machine once in my lifetime. I pay as much as possible with a credit card (and pay the entire balance before it's overdue). If I need cash, I buy something at Walmart or another store that allows "cash back".

The other day we were out for lunch with friends and when it came time to pay the check, my wife asked me if I had a $5 bill for the tip. I got one out and said "It's from 1960, that's the last time I opened my wallet. :heehee:

[kimdl93]

I don't think its the least bit of a problem. They have security there to identify miscreants, not to screen card holders.

[Kerigirl2009]

I agree. I think they might use the camera if you report it as stolen only.

[wanagione]

There is a time stamp on the tapes and you can link a transaction to the time the card was used at an atm and the picture on the film. I was a bank fraud investigator for a very long time. We made cases all the time with atm pictures. Unless you report your card stolen or lost no one ussually looks at the tapes

[Angela Campbell]

#1 Think about it. Have you seen the videos from ATM's on the news? You can't tell if it is a human much less if it is a woman or a man or you in female clothes..

#2 no one looks at the video from the camera unless a crime is reported and then they look at the time that crime took place. Unless you report someone used your card that wasn't you ...no one will ever see that video.. They do not pay someone to watch the videos that the camera picks up all day. No one sees it.

#3 I have allowed my wife and kids to use my card at an ATM when I couldn't go. There is no law against someone using it with your permission. Nor is there a law against wearing female clothes.

[irishsissy]

The camera is only recording and sending video singnals to a remote server someplace else. It would only be seen if something suspisious happened at the ATM. It,s not like someone is watching every single transaction live at that ATM.

[AmyGaleRT]

Thanks everyone. I think my fiancee is convinced now that there's nothing to worry about. I didn't think there was, but thought I'd get a few "second opinions" to be sure.

- Amy

[victoriamwilliams1]

I use the ATM with out any problems! You can use the drive up during the evening and not lean into the camera. The only time they check the camera is if something happens plus they may think your the girlfriend using the card.

[LadyPilot]

I have never thought of this scenario. I will stop at any ATM dressed and get money or even go into the bank. Nonetheless, these are valid points.