To correctly insert your ATM card, the side with the chip (usually gold or silver) must face upwards and be inserted first into the ATM slot. For older cards without a chip, the magnetic strip (black strip on the back) typically faces downwards and to the right as you insert it.
The general steps are:
- Locate the blinking card slot on the ATM machine.
- Hold the card with the chip (or magnetic strip) in the correct orientation.
- Gently push the card fully into the slot and follow the on-screen prompts.
- For chip-enabled ATMs, the card will be retained until your transaction is complete.