Siirrytäänare

Siirrytäänare is a type of vending machine used to dispense telephone cards or other prepaid phone time cards in Finland. The word "siirrytäänare" literally translates to "change machine" in Finnish, as these machines provide callers with the option of purchasing additional phone credit when their existing balance is exhausted.

Siirtytäänare machines are commonly found in public areas, such as shopping centers, bus stations, and airport terminals, where they cater to travelers and people on-the-go who need to make international calls. These machines typically accept various denominations of Finnish currency and allow users to insert the required amount to purchase a telephone card with a sufficient balance for their desired call duration.

The siirrytäänare is designed to facilitate international phone calls from public payphones by providing users with an easy way to purchase additional prepaid credits when the credit on their existing telephone card runs out. While traditional coin-operated payphones have largely been replaced by mobile phones and modern digital payment systems, siirtytäänare machines remain in use today as a relic of the past, providing a convenient option for people who still rely on landlines for international telecommunication.

Siirrytäänare machines can be recognized by their distinctive appearance, often featuring a numeric keypad, a display screen, and a slot for inserting coins or banknotes. Users can select the desired phone card and denomination, after which the machine will dispense a new phone card with the selected balance. Despite their relatively simple functionality, siirtytäänare machines have played a notable role in Finland's public telephone infrastructure for many years.