ATM withdrawals fall by 6% in one year, figures show People made 16 trips to cash machines on average last year, according to data from ATM and cash access network Link.
Across the UK, people over the age of 16 made 915 million cash withdrawals last year – 60 million fewer or a 6.1% reduction compared with 2023.
Northern Ireland remains the most “cash heavy” part of the UK, with people there withdrawing £2,274 on average last year, Link said.
ATM use was lowest in the South West of England, where the average customer withdrew £1,030 in 2024, followed closely behind by the South East of England, where £1,096 was withdrawn typically.
The second and third heaviest regions were Yorkshire and the Humber (£1,696 withdrawn last year on average) and the North East of England (£1,682).
