DBS takes steps to ease queues for new CNY notes at ATMs

The queue at the POSB ATMs at West Coast Community Centre at about 3.30pm yesterday. One ATM was being repaired by a technician.
The queue at the POSB ATMs at West Coast Community Centre at about 3.30pm yesterday. One ATM was being repaired by a technician. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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DBS Bank has rolled out additional measures to reduce long queues at its pop-up ATMs for new dollar notes ahead of Chinese New Year.

These include putting up end-queue signage to cap the numbers, deploying on-site safety ambassadors to enforce safe management measures, and updating the estimated waiting times for the various locations on Google Maps.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 27, 2021, with the headline DBS takes steps to ease queues for new CNY notes at ATMs. Subscribe