You might not think about it much, but “banking equipment” is all around you when you visit a bank. As an ESL learner, understanding this vocabulary can help you ask questions, follow instructions at ATMs, or even talk about workplace tools if you work in finance or customer service. These words also appear in news stories, office settings, and job training. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. ATM (Noun): Automated Teller Machine—a machine that lets you withdraw or deposit money without talking to a person.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I used the ATM to take out some cash.

     2. There’s an ATM near the grocery store.

     3. Many banks have ATMs that work 24/7.

2. Teller machine (Noun): A computer terminal inside a bank used by human tellers to assist customers.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The bank teller typed my information into the teller machine.

     2. A teller machine helps employees access your account quickly.

     3. Most teller machines are connected to the bank’s main system.

3. Money counter (Noun): A machine that quickly counts bills or coins.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The money counter saved time when handling cash deposits.

     2. I watched the money counter count hundreds of bills in seconds.

     3. Banks use money counters to reduce counting errors.

4. Deposit slip (Noun): A small form used to record the amount and type of money you’re putting into your account.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I filled out a deposit slip before handing my cash to the teller.

     2. The deposit slip asked for my account number and amount.

     3. Some banks print digital deposit slips automatically.

5. Vault (Noun): A large, secure room where banks store money, documents, or other valuables.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The gold bars were kept in a high-security vault.

     2. Only certain employees have access to the bank’s vault.

     3. The vault is locked with advanced security systems.

When I went to the bank last Friday, I first used the ATM to check my balance. Then I went inside, filled out a deposit slip, and gave it to the teller. She entered the details into her teller machine and used a money counter to double-check the bills. I even saw the manager unlock the vault. It looked like something from a movie!