Ad-driven, surcharge-free ATMs take a bow in NYC

November 4, 2014

FreeATM, the company behind the concept, went live with 25 machines today and expects to expand to 55 sites in the city by year-end.

Bitcoin ATM maker partners with AML solutions provider to ensure compliance

November 4, 2014

The companies will integrate the IdentityMind international compliance platform for virtual currencies into Lamassu bitcoin ATMs.

FFIEC report poses key questions about cybersecurity

November 4, 2014

Testing plans across business functions and with third parties will help FIs identify and manage gaps before cyber attacks occur, the council says.

New guide defines best practices in branch transformation

November 4, 2014

The guide offers recommendations designed to help banks around the globe 'optimize their transformational strategies.'

OptConnect Announces the Release of OptReboot

OptConnect, a Grant Victor Company, announces the release of the company’s latest innovation, OptReboot. OptReboot is designed to bring power management into…

Inetco sets up shop in London's 'Tech City'

November 4, 2014

The transaction monitoring and analytics software provider will use its London base to expand the company's footprint in European markets.

UL adds EMVCo contactless level 1 approval services

November 3, 2014

Certification allows the Fremont facility to conduct tests on behalf of card and mobile handset vendors who need level 1 type approval in order to sell their…

Virtual currency dominates day one of Money 20/20 conference

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Ben Lawsky, New York's superintendent of financial services, addressed the status of the state's controversial BitLicense regulatory framework.

BitcoinATM360, Coinsetter team up on turnkey solution for bitcoin ATM operators

November 3, 2014

The partnership allows bitcoin ATM operators to order a machine with backend exchange access, integration, and processing already set up before delivery.

ATMIA calls all US ATM operators to take EMV readiness survey

November 3, 2014

ATMIA seeks input from all operators — including FIs and IADs of all sizes — regardless of membership. Findings will be released industry-wide in December.

Cardtronics finalizes acquisition of UK-based ATM services group

November 3, 2014

Sunwin Services Group provides secure cash logistics and ATM maintenance to Co-op Food, one of the largest grocery retailers in the UK.

NFC users to top half a billion by 2019

November 3, 2014

NFC-based Apple Pay and host card emulation technology will drive awareness and acceptance, a Juniper Research report says.

Amex intros tokenization, HCE services

November 3, 2014

The token service is available in the US, and international rollout is expected to begin in 2015. HCE specifications are available today globally.

FIME adds new features to SAVVI EMV terminal testing platform

October 31, 2014

SAVVI 2.0 introduces a simplified user interface, online test card maintenance capabilities, and programmable test cards.

Episys Anywhere app expands CU staff, self-service capabilities

October 31, 2014

The new native app powered by Maluzai software enables CU employees to conduct branch activities on a tablet, and delivers a new channel for in-branch…

CardConnect secures tokenization patents

October 31, 2014

Tokenization reduces or entirely removes systems from the scope of PCI compliance because it eliminates all real touch points with actual card numbers.

It's November — peak season for card fraud

October 31, 2014

Criminals Christmas-shop, too. Data analysts at Feedzai say last November was big for fraud, but this November will be bigger yet.

Two merchants pull the plug on NFC (and Apple Pay) as MCX looms

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

CVS and Rite Aid turned off NFC support last week, raising the ire of Apple supporters who vowed to take their business to Walgreens.

Using cash for small purchases shows a consumer's age

by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM

A recent study found that consumers under age 30 are much more likely to use plastic even to pay for purchases under $5.

Cord Financial Services receives PMAA endorsement

October 30, 2014

Cord is the only nationwide ATM provider endorsed by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America, which represents around 8,000 independent petroleum…