Systems and methods for using transparent surfaces in an automated teller machine

A method of visualizing a withdrawal at an automated teller machine, comprising:

• receiving a command to withdraw at least one depository element, wherein the at least one depository element comprises paper currency;
• determining an amount associated with the command;
• displaying, on a transparent surface of the automated teller machine, a visual representation of the determined amount, wherein the at least one depository element is visible through the transparent surface;
• and
• receiving, concurrent with or after displaying, a verification of the amount.

An automated teller machine, comprising:

• at least one of a contactless reader or a card reader;
• at least one user input device;
• at least one slot configured to accept or dispense at least one depository element, wherein the at least one depository element comprises paper currency;
• at least one transparent surface near the at least one slot, wherein the at least one depository element is visible through the transparent surface;
• at least one device configured to display images on the at least one transparent surface;
• at least one memory storing instructions;
• and
• at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:
• receiving, from the at least one of the card reader or the contactless device, an identifier of the user;
• authenticating the user using, at least in part, the identifier;
• receiving, from the at least one input device, a command to accept or dispense one or more depository elements;
• in response to the command, displaying a visual indicator of an amount associated with the one or more depository elements, wherein the one or more depository elements remains visible to the user through the at least one transparent surface;
• receiving, from the at least one input device and concurrent with or after displaying, a confirmation of the command;
• and
• finalizing the command by accepting or dispensing the one or more depository elements in accordance with the command.