An automated teller
machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first
cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first
cheque; send, via the communications module and to a
server computer
system, a
signal that includes the image of the first
cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller
machine switch, a
signal that includes a request for transaction
authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the
server computer
system, a
signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller
machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction
authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to receiving the signal that includes the indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque and the signal that includes the indication of approval of the request for the transaction
authorization, return the first cheque.