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A self-service checkout apparatus for processing items selected by a customer for purchase includes a customer operated device, such as a scanner/scale, for identifying each item selected for purchase. The apparatus also includes a self-service terminal which includes a card or cash payment acceptin

A self-service checkout apparatus for processing items selected by a customer for purchase includes a customer operated device, such as a scanner/scale, for identifying each item selected for purchase. The apparatus also includes a self-service terminal which includes a card or cash payment accepting device, a cash dispensing device for providing a customer with cash by way of change or cashback, and an electronic controller connected to the customer operated device and arranged to determine the price of each item identified by the customer operated device. The terminal displays the total amount payable on a screen. A customer exit is normally closed by a security gate which is arranged to be opened in response to the customer making payment for the total amount. The terminal can be used to provide ATM services independently of a checkout transaction.

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[ We claim:] [23.] A method of completing both banking and sales transactions in a retail establishment utilizing an integrated self-service checkout terminal comprising the steps of:displaying a first set of instructions on a common display of the integrated self-checkout terminal while the integra

[ We claim:] [23.] A method of completing both banking and sales transactions in a retail establishment utilizing an integrated self-service checkout terminal comprising the steps of:displaying a first set of instructions on a common display of the integrated self-checkout terminal while the integrated self-service checkout terminal is in an idle state;recording an indication by the customer to start the transaction by an input device in the integrated self-service checkout terminal;displaying on the common display a second set of instructions for the customer to indicate whether the customer wishes to make the transaction a banking transaction or a shopping transaction;recording a response by the customer by the input device; andcompleting the transaction by the integrated self-checkout terminal.