Depositing cash or checks into a Chase account using an automated teller machine operated by a completely different financial institution is generally impossible. Banks design their proprietary ATM networks and intelligent deposit systems exclusively for their own account holders, meaning foreign ATMs lack the backend software integration, routing protocols, and account linkage required to credit funds to an external Chase account. If you attempt to use a non-Chase ATM, the machine will typically reject deposit transactions entirely or limit functions strictly to cash withdrawals and balance inquiries for a fee. To make a deposit, Chase customers must use an official Chase ATM, visit a physical branch teller window, use mobile check deposit features, or transfer funds electronically from another linked bank account.