Abstract: Apparatus and methods for distributed currency dispensing across automated teller machine (“ATM”) networks are provided. In response to a malfunction component of an ATM, a customer may be directed to continue a banking transaction at another location. The other location may include a neighboring ATM. The other location may include a shared resource located within a banking center. The shared resource may perform a function of the malfunctioning ATM component. A shared resource may be accessible by a teller workstation, a platform area workstation or any suitable transaction station within a banking center.