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Banks live and die on evidence quality. This layout puts overhead high-resolution cameras at every teller, IR domes at the ATM line, and a dedicated vault camera with dual redundant storage — designed to satisfy regulator and insurer alike.
16-32
Typical cameras
500-2,000 sqm
Typical area
Compliance: regulator and insurer requirements
challenge
Recommended camera zones
| Zone | Camera type | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vault and cash storage | Dome / Pinhole | 2-6 | Dual cameras — one overhead, one wall-mount — covering vault door and cash-in-transit handover. WORM storage. |
| Teller line | Dome / High-Res | 4-8 | Overhead 4 MP dome per teller — face-readable, transaction-readable. |
| ATM line (interior) | Dome / IR | 2-4 | IR dome above each ATM covering customer face and card slot. Face-recognition optional but increasingly common. |
| Branch lobby and entrance | Bullet | 2-4 | Bullet capturing arrivals, dome inside the lobby for face capture before counter approach. |
| Parking and ATM (exterior) | Bullet / LPR | 4-8 | ANPR at the entry, IR bullets covering ATM-line approach and any after-hours zones. |
Key challenges for
Compliance: regulator and insurer requirements
PCI DSS, FFIEC (US), EBA (EU) and local banking regulators all specify camera coverage and retention. Walk every plan with the compliance officer before installation.
Face-readable detail at every teller
Tellers handle high-stakes events; you need a face you can identify in court. Overhead 4 MP+ at 2.8 mm with 2.8–3.2 m mount height delivers consistent face capture.
ATM access and skimmer detection
ATMs need a camera covering both the customer face AND the keypad/card slot. Skimmer detection wants overhead detail of the card-slot area, not just user identification.
Redundant storage and chain-of-custody
Single NVR failure during an incident is a regulatory nightmare. Use dual NVRs in separate rooms, RAID storage, and write-once-read-many (WORM) for vault footage.
Pro tips for
Validate every camera placement with the compliance officer — regulators have specific framing requirements.
Run dual NVR / dual storage — single-storage failure during a heist investigation is a career-ending event.
Set retention to 90 days minimum for vault and teller, 180 days for ATM (skimmer cases surface late).
Use cameras with WORM (write-once) storage for vault — preserves forensic chain of custody.
Test every camera quarterly — a dead vault camera discovered after an incident is a disaster.
Frequently asked questions
How many cameras for a typical retail bank branch?
Typically 16–28: 1–2 vault, 4–8 teller line (2 per teller is common), 2–4 ATM (interior), 2–4 lobby, 2–4 entrance, 4–8 parking/exterior. Larger branches with safety-deposit-box rooms add 4–8 more.
What retention does the regulator require?
Varies by jurisdiction — PCI DSS requires 90 days minimum, FFIEC allows 30–365 depending on risk profile, EU regulators commonly mandate 90 days. Some insurers demand 365 for vault footage. Check local rules.
Do bank ATMs need their own dedicated NVR?
Best practice yes — ATM events need to be recoverable independently of the branch system. Some regulators require physical separation; others accept logical isolation. Compliance officer is the source of truth.
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