# Poste Italiane expands ATM network amid service issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/poste-italiane-postamat-atm-upgrades-and-service-issues > Updated: 2026-08-25T09:21:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 3. Poste Italiane is upgrading its Postamat ATM network with new generation machines featuring a “cash-in” function. This allows account holders to deposit banknotes directly into the machines, providing a digital summary of denominations and receipts. These installations include enhanced security such as anti-skimming technology, video surveillance, and banknote staining systems, alongside features like cardless withdrawals via smartphone apps. As of the first half of 2026, Poste Italiane has installed 431 new units, bringing its nationwide total to 9,668. This expansion aims to mitigate “banking desertification” in Italy, a trend where commercial bank ATMs have declined from over 40,000 in 2018 to approximately 36,000 in 2025. Consequently, Poste Italiane now maintains a larger ATM presence than the entire commercial banking system in five regions: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Molise, and Valle d'Aosta. Through “Progetto Polis,” an 800-million-euro initiative, the company is working to transform nearly 7,000 post offices in towns with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants into public administration hubs to combat depopulation and support social inclusion. Despite this expansion, localized service failures persist. In Brenta, Mayor Gianpietro Ballardin reports that a Postamat installed in January 2026 has remained non-functional for eight months, failing to dispense cash despite repeated requests for repairs. This outage coincides with broader postal delivery delays and electronic card distribution issues in the municipality. ## Claims - Poste Italiane installed 431 new Postamat ATMs during the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The total number of Postamat ATMs nationwide has reached 9,668. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The number of Postamat ATMs has increased by nearly 33% since 2018. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Bank ATMs decreased from over 40,000 in 2018 to just over 36,000 in 2025. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Banks closed nearly a quarter of their branches between 2018 and 2025. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Poste Italiane's ATM count exceeds the entire banking system in Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Molise, and Valle d'Aosta. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Progetto Polis involves nearly 7,000 post offices in towns with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Postamat ATMs feature anti-skimming systems and banknote staining mechanisms to prevent theft. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: 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. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poste-italiane-expands-postamat-atm-network-to-9668-units ### 2026-08-11: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poste-italiane-deploys-advanced-postamat-atms-in-italy ### 2026-08-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poste-italiane-expands-postamat-services-with-cashin-feature-as-brenta-atm-remains-nonfunctional --- Cite as: Poste Italiane expands ATM network amid service issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/poste-italiane-postamat-atm-upgrades-and-service-issues