Wal-mart signs with Fiserv for CheckFreePay bill-payment service

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 24, 2009

Brookfield, Wis.-based Fiserv Inc. has launched its CheckFreePay bill-payment service at Walmart, enabling the retailer's customers to pay bills in person at…

ATM industry's response to Heartland hacker illustrates need for more PR

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Commentary: ATM players need to do a better job of educating consumers, mainstream media and government regulators about ATM and payments security.

VeriFone launches ATM-kiosk hybrid

August 23, 2009

VeriFone Holdings and PROSA, a Mexico-based electronic switch processor, have introduced an ATM-kiosk hybrid with cash dispensing and deposit functionality…

Umpqua Bank signs with Fiserv for Mobile Money banking app

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 23, 2009

Umpqua Bank, an $8.8 billion community bank based in Roseburg, Ore., and a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corp., has signed with Fiserv for Mobile Money, which…

TestLink signs remanufactured NCR ATM deal with Czech bank

August 23, 2009

Independent ATM remanufacturer TestLink says it has signed a remanufactured ATM deal with a leading Czech bank.   According to a news release, the initial…

Citi ATMs at 7-Eleven compromised by hacking ring

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 23, 2009

Financial Times reports that the hacking ring connected with the world's largest financial-data-security breach also compromised Citi-branded ATMs at 7-Eleven.

Umpqua Bank opens digital signage-equipped branch in California

August 23, 2009

Umpqua Bank, known as an early adopter of in-branch digital signage technology, has opened a branch in Rocklin, Calif., complete with technology to allow…

ATMIA names new executive director for Asian chapter

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 20, 2009

The ATM Industry Association has a new director for its operations in Asia.   According to a news release issued by ATMIA, Peter Poon in September is taking…

NCR's remote deposit capture has potential market of 27 million small businesses

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 20, 2009

To help small businesses take advantage of the convenience and cost savings of remote deposit capture, NCR Corp. has announced the launch of an OEM agreement…

ECS creates one-stop processing for e-payments

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 20, 2009

Electronic Cash Systems Inc. has announced the creation of a one-stop shop for electronic payment processing for credit cards, ATMs, check guarantee, remote…

Neomedia announces Mobile Tag license, says mobile barcode market set for growth

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 20, 2009

NeoMedia Technologies Inc. and Mobile Tag Inc., providers of mobile barcode technology, have signed a non-exclusive patent-licensing deal for machine-readable…

Mauritius bank deploys Level Four's automated ATM testing solution

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

London-based Level Four Software Ltd., provider of open standards-based ATM software, has launched its ATM Developer automated testing solution at Mauritius…

ACI gets SWIFTReady accreditation for ACI Money transfer system

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

ACI Worldwide says SWIFTReady has accredited ACI's money-transfer system for the 12th consecutive year.   According to a news release, the accreditation…

ATMIA launches ATM consulting, training services

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

The ATM Industry Association has announced the launch of a new consulting and training practice and online portal.   Tom Harper, president of ATMIA, says the…

Nigerian lawyers look for more government oversight of bank ATMs

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

Lawyers in Nigeria say Nigeria needs more laws that regulate the operation and transactions of ATMs. According to an article in Vanguard, lawyers insist that…

New non-profit builds membership to accelerate PCI, cardholder security compliance

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 19, 2009

Last month, five electronic payment companies, including Heartland Payment Systems, announced their active membership in the Secure POS Vendor Alliance, a…

FIs shift attention to reloadable prepaid products

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Fifth Third Processing Solutions' recent FI survey found that more banks are interested in getting more loads for the prepaid buck.

ATM maker Triton completes headquarter, plant consolidation in Miss.

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 18, 2009

Long Beach, Miss.-based ATM manufacturer Triton Systems of Delaware Inc. says it has completed the move of its headquarters and plant consolidation to the Long…

TowerGroup says increased debit use fuelled by recession, new tech, government oversight of credit

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 18, 2009

U.S. consumers are more likely to pull out their debit cards when making purchases, according to a news story from The New York Times. Since the onset of the…

Ga.'s request for stimulus dollars gets rejected for NCR plant

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 18, 2009

The Wilmington (Ohio) News Journal reports that NCR Corp.'s move to Georgia has hit a bit of a stumbling block, where federal stimulus funds are concerned. The…