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The ATM is installed in a remote mountainous region and holds the record of being the highest ATM in the world.
The world's highest ATM is located at the Khunjerab Pass, a high-altitude mountain pass on the Pakistan-China border. The ATM is located at an altitude of about 4,693 meters (15,397) above sea level. (Image: X)

The ATM was installed by the National Bank of Pakistan to provide banking services to people traveling in this remote region. (Image: X)

The ATM is located at an altitude of approximately 4,693 meters above sea level, making it the highest operating ATM in the world. At this altitude, the oxygen level is significantly lower and weather conditions can be extremely harsh. (Image: X)

Despite the challenges, the ATM continues to operate and serve travelers and staff in the region. It was installed to support tourists, border security personnel and merchants traveling through the region. (Image: X)

The Khunjerab Pass is part of the famous Karakoram Highway, one of the highest paved international highways in the world. Since travelers and workers often pass through this route, the ATM provides convenient banking access in an otherwise isolated area. (Image: X)

Additionally, the ATM is unique because it operates in extremely difficult environmental conditions. The region experiences frigid temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snowfall during the winter. (Representative image: generated by AI)
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