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Poste Italiane expands ATM network and digital services

Overview

Poste Italiane is upgrading its Postamat ATM network with new generation machines featuring a “cash-in” function, allowing account holders to deposit banknotes directly into the machines. As of the first half of 2026, the company has installed 431 new units, bringing its nationwide total to 9,668. This expansion aims to mitigate “progressive banking desertification” in Italy, where commercial bank ATMs declined from over 40,000 in 2018 to approximately 36,000 in 2025.

To enhance digital accessibility, the company has enabled cardless withdrawals via the official Poste Italiane app. Users can select the ‘Prelievo senza carta’ function and scan a QR code displayed on the ATM screen to authorize transactions via PosteID or biometric authentication. While the smartphone replaces the physical card, withdrawal limits remain governed by the user’s specific account conditions.

Security concerns have recently forced operational changes. Following a series of explosive attacks targeting ATMs—which have caused significant damage to machines and buildings, particularly in the province of Cosenza, Calabria—Poste Italiane has implemented a temporary security measure. The company has disabled cash withdrawals from Postamat ATMs during nighttime and evening hours at high-risk locations. This is described as a “transitory measure, taken based on a precise risk analysis and aimed at countering attacks with explosives that have devastated numerous post offices.”

Beyond banking, the company is expanding its role in public administration through the Polis project. This initiative involves renovating post offices in smaller municipalities to provide essential services. For instance, the renovated Olginate office now allows citizens to access registry certificates, INPS services, and passport applications and renewals, reducing the need to visit police stations.

Entities

Poste Italiane · Calabria · Giuseppe Lasco · Banca d'Italia · Segrate

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Poste Italiane expands service network and public administration access

    Poste Italiane is expanding its ATM network in Calabria and upgrading local offices through the Polis project to provide essential banking and public administration services.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poste Italiane expands Postamat ATM network in Calabria

    Poste Italiane has expanded its Postamat ATM network in Calabria to 483 machines, providing 24-hour financial services to counter the decline in traditional bank branches.

  3. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Poste Italiane disables nighttime ATM cash withdrawals to prevent explosive attacks

    Poste Italiane is temporarily disabling nighttime cash withdrawals at certain ATMs to prevent explosive attacks that have recently targeted post offices in Italy.

  4. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Poste Italiane enables cardless withdrawals via Postamat ATMs

    Poste Italiane's Postamat ATMs allow cardless cash withdrawals via the official app by pressing the '9' key and scanning a QR code.

  5. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Poste Italiane expands Postamat ATM network with 431 new installations

    Poste Italiane installed 431 new Postamat ATMs in early 2026, reaching a total of 9,668 to counter the decline of traditional bank branches and services in Italy.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poste Italiane deploys advanced Postamat ATMs in Italy

    Poste Italiane is upgrading its ATM network in Italy with new Postamat machines featuring cash deposit capabilities, cardless withdrawals, and advanced anti-skimming security measures.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poste Italiane expands Postamat services with cash‑in feature as Brenta ATM remains non‑functional

    Poste Italiane added cash‑in capability to its Postamat ATMs, while a newly installed machine in Brenta remains non‑functional after eight months, prompting mayoral criticism.

Sources

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