Which bank installed the world's first ATM in London in 1967?

Barclays installed the world’s first ATM in London in 1967. The machine was placed at Barclays’ Enfield branch on 27 June 1967, introducing automated cash withdrawals to the public.

The device was developed by engineer John Shepherd-Barron and De La Rue. It did not use modern bank cards: customers inserted paper vouchers issued by bank staff, with a personal identification number used for verification.

The first machine allowed withdrawals of up to £10. Actor Reg Varney officially opened it, helping turn the launch into a highly publicized event. Barclays’ Enfield branch was selected partly because its location and building made installation practical.

A common mix-up is confusing the bank with the inventor. Barclays operated and installed the machine, while Shepherd-Barron led the engineering work. Other early cash machines appeared soon afterward, but the Enfield installation is generally recognized as the first ATM.