An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive at least in part to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a reader configured to read identifying data from currency bills dispensed from the machine. A wearable computer device configured to be worn by an individual, includes at least one wearable reader that reads identifying data from currency bills. The wearable device is configured to read bill indicia from bills received by an individual while wearing the device. The wearable device is operative to cause a bill source comparison to be made concerning whether identifying data read from a received currency bill corresponds to a bill previously dispensed from the machine. The wearable device is also configured to cause a bill genuineness determination to be made responsive to read bill indicia.