ATM have been out there for over 50 years. In the Saanenland, the first ATM was installed in Gstaad at the beginning of July 1980, according to the archive of the Anzeiger von Saanen. In Saanenmöser, a little more patience was necessary.

“We were asked countless times and we always refused for reasons of cost,” explains Jürg von Allmen, director of Saanen Bank. , speaking to a small delegation from the Dorfladen cooperative and the Saanenmöser village organisation. The tenacity of locals and guests has now paid off. Also, equipment is now cheaper to set up, admits von Allmen.

The cash machine project was launched just over a year ago. After the proposal to locate it on the wall of the village shop failed just before launch, successful contact was made with the MOB.

“While some places are uninstalling systems, we’re going ahead with our plans. Our goal is to ensure ATM coverage in the Saanenland,” said von Allmen. The cash machine in Saanen­möser – located at the station building – is already very busy. In the first five days, CHF 8,500 were dished out and bets are being made as to how much this will be by the end of the winter season.

Based on AvS/Anita Moser
Translated by Justine Hewson