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Top 10 articles of 2025: ATM fees, security, trends reign supreme
Check out the top 10 most read articles of 2025 on ATM Marketplace.
January 2, 2026 by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
With the start of the New Year comes new beginnings. However, it also presents an opportunity to reflect on lessons learned during the previous year. Readers of ATM Marketplace learned a lot in 2025, as can be seen in the top read articles.
These articles covered a number of timely issues. For example, two of the articles compared and contrasted ATM software providers and manufacturers, while another provided key facts on Allpoint ATMs. Another story took a deep dive into the ongoing legal woes of Paramount Management Group and its founder Daryl Heller.
The top story this year was of particular interest to readers looking to save money as it compiled a list of banks that reimburse ATM fees.
Check out the top 10 most read articles on ATM Marketplace in 2025. Happy New Year!
10. What are the advantages of using cash?
Despite buzz around cashless payments, cash still has a lot of advantages. For one, it's not going anywhere soon. For another, it's very useful for budgeting and provides security as there's no paper trail to cash.
9. Allpoint ATM 101: Key facts to know
Retail ATMs traditionally charge fees for customers as a way to generate profits for operators. However, with the advent of surcharge free ATMs like the Allpoint ATM network, that is quickly changing. Allpoint, operated by NCR Atleos, aims to address this issue by offering more convenient access to cash at retailers closeby to where customers live.
8. What's the future of ATMs?
The ATM industry is at a crossroads, or so it seems. Rapid digital transformation, evolving consumer behavior and increasing regulatory pressures are all part of the conversation around how the ATM industry is changing and reshaping, but the reality is that ATMs remain a crucial component of the global financial ecosystem.
As the financial landscape shifts toward digital and contactless transactions, ATM deployers, banks and independent operators must rethink their strategies to ensure their ATMs remain relevant and profitable. The regulatory landscape is also evolving, imposing new security and compliance requirements that ATM operators must navigate to maintain efficiency and security.
7. 48 ATM facts to know
ATMs have been around for quite a long time. In fact, the machine will celebrate its 60th birthday in 2027.
The machines are so ubiquitous — almost everyone has seen or interacted with one.
In 60 years, ATMs have evolved from a simple paper-based voucher dispenser to today's advanced cash recycling, full self-service devices.
To get a look at the past and current state of the Automated Teller Machine, check out these little known ATM facts by clicking here.
6. Examining biggest ATM security issues and 4 strategies to prevent them
ATMs are regularly a target for criminal groups looking to make a quick buck by stealing the cash inside. As a result, banks and vendors have to constantly address ATM security and examine potential security issues and improve the overall safety of the devices.
This is not just to protect the devices themselves but also to ensure consumer safety and delivering a safe banking experience.
Some of the biggest threats include physical attacks and software attacks. In order to prevent these issues, ATM operators need to invest in detection, cash neutralization and software updates.
5. Paramount Management Group officially shuts down, fires staff, following legal turmoil
Paramount Management Group shut down in late 2024 following an ongoing legal battle with its owner Daryl Heller and his investors.
His investors claim he defrauded them by not paying fees. They also argue he sold them ATMs that do not exist. Investors are deeply concerned about not being able to recover their investments due to the defunct company.
4. ATM Manufacturer Guide: 7 companies compared
When picking an ATM manufacturer, there are a handful to choose from both in the U.S. and internationally. However, it can be a challenge to gather enough information about what types of features each company provides for ATMs. This ATM manufacturer guide compares seven companies' ATMs, including what types of ATMs they offer and their comparative functionality.
3. Cardless ATMs deliver Google/Apple Pay
Traditional ATMs used to dispense cash only when a user put in their physical card and entered a PIN number. Those days are long gone, since cardless ATMs are paving the way for a more convenient banking experience by enabling Google and Apple Pay transactions.
2. Top 10 ATM software solutions
Behind every great hardware solution is an innovative software package that keeps it running smoothly, and ATMs are no exception. ATM software solutions need to be reliable, innovative and easy to operate for customers. No one wants to drive up to an ATM and deal with an unreliable, clunky system that is difficult to use.
Customers also want more from ATMs than simple cash withdrawals, such as deposit, bill pay, balance check, contactless and more. Thankfully there are many ATM software vendors that can provide these services. Click here to read about the top 10 ATM software providers.
1. 6 banks that reimburse ATM fees
ATMs offer a convenient way to access cash and have continued to see growth, despite changing consumer preferences around payments. However, ATM fees have increased over time and many consumers are left asking: are there any banks that reimburse ATM fees? In addition, independent ATM operators will likely want to know which banks reimburse fees so they can advertise this information to potential customers.
Thankfully, there are many financial institutions that want to improve their banking experience by reimbursing ATM fees. Click here to read about them.
About Bradley Cooper
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KAL ATM Software
KAL software delivers ATM efficiency and innovation you can bank on. It powers over 350,000 ATMs and dispenses more than $1 trillion per year.
NCR Atleos
NCR Atleos expands self-service financial access for retailers and financial institutions who leverage our expertise, operational scale, always-on global services and constant innovation to deliver convenient self-service banking.
Diebold Nixdorf
As a global technology leader and innovative services provider, Diebold Nixdorf delivers the solutions that enable financial institutions to improve efficiencies, protect assets and better serve consumers.
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