Word spread quickly about the error at the machine at the BP garage on Barton Road in Stretford on Thursday.
Photo from here.
The giveaway went on for about six hours before the fault was reported to Nationwide building society.
The firm said it was "disappointing" that no-one reported it earlier. Those who took extra cash may now have to pay it back.
The machine gave £60 every time it was asked for £30, but also gave away more cash in different multiples depending on the money requested. Some customers reportedly used several cards to withdraw money.
The Nationwide said it appeared the employee of a firm they use to top up the machine had loaded the notes in the wrong way.
And on the same day, an ATM in Welshpool was doing similar things, with some people queuing in nothing but their dressing gowns.
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