I need cash — beam me up!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

Given the successful deployment and ready acceptance of biometrics elsewhere in the world, greater use of this technology in the US is inevitable.

Hyosung poll finds half of respondents engaged in branch transformation

December 8, 2014

Banks are investing in advanced technology to reduce costs, increase sales and promote client satisfaction, the ATM-maker says.

Alaska USA FCU doubles ATM footprint via Cardtronics branding deal

December 8, 2014

The branding agreement covers more than 200 Cardtronics-owned and -operated ATMs at retail locations in Washington state and California's High Desert.

G&D signs on to Datacard smart card validation program

December 8, 2014

The program validates and tests G&D chips with Datacard personalization solutions to ensure accurate encoding.

UL adds tokenization functionality to Collis Host Test Tool

December 8, 2014

To support implementation of cloud-based mobile payment solutions, UL has launched a host test tool for tokenization technology.

GRGBanking's cash recycling ATMs shines in FI-Forum 2014, Germany

18-24 November, GRGBanking participated in the event ”FI-Forum 2014” in Frankfurt am Main, Germany for the first time. The FI-Forum is an internal event of the…

Bebe Stores Inc. confirms payment card data breach

December 8, 2014

An undisclosed number of records was stolen from customers who used their bankcards at the retail chain's POS terminals between Nov. 8 and Nov. 26.

Experian study forecasts rise in pre-EMV data breaches

December 5, 2014

It is more important than ever for companies to prepare for a data breach and stay ahead of the game, the company says.

Proposed bill calls for moratorium on virtual-currency regulation

December 5, 2014

Congressman's 'Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act' would also modify the IRS property ruling.

Merchant Financial Cyber Partnership outlines steps for securing the payments system

December 5, 2014

One of the major steps is an effort to urge Congress to pass cyberthreat information-sharing legislation, the organization says.

Axis adds F44 Main Unit suited to ATM surveillance

December 5, 2014

The products allow for installation virtually out of view in tight places, providing a solution for small video surveillance areas such as ATM locations.

EMV, encryption and tokenization: the payment fraud 'holy trinity'

Taken together, these three key pieces of security technology can ensure that the good guys continue to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters.

Mobile employees boost productivity — and risk

One-third of the participants in a recent study said their company doesn't have a mobile security program; of the two-thirds that do have a program, 75 percent…

Highly targeted malware attacks a growing trend, Kaspersky says

December 4, 2014

A smaller-than-usual year-over-year increase in malicious files doesn't mean criminals are slacking off — it means they're becoming more selective with their…

Discover takes Visa to court over debit card practices

December 4, 2014

The company has filed a suit claiming that Visa engages in anticompetitive behavior by requiring issuers to use its services for both PIN and signature debit.

Resumption of ATM fees drives Nigerians to other channels

December 4, 2014

ATM transaction has volume declined by approximately 9.6 percent since the reinstatement of charges, according to figures from the nation's central bank.

Transforming self service: 'It's not a short journey'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A panel of first movers in ATM innovation and branch transformation share some of the learnings they've acquired along the way.

The paper check: One step closer to extinction?

December 4, 2014

VerifyValid Mobile Checkbook lets businesses and consumers write, approve, sign, receive and deposit checks directly from their Android-based mobile device.

Machete attack on woman at ATM brings little improvement in security

December 3, 2014

Despite new security rules imposed after a brutal attack in Bangalore, India, many ATMs in the city are said to lack required CCTV cameras, alarm systems and…

Scotiabank Mexico adds DCC to 1,500-ATM network

December 3, 2014

International MasterCard cardholders can now instantly view, select and manage the conversion to their home currency of Mexican peso amounts dispensed at…