Obama executive order calls for 'BuySecure' initiative

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

An executive order from the president directs the government to lead the way in securing financial transactions and sensitive data — and in pushing toward…

For Europe's ATM deployers, innovation trumps expansion

October 17, 2014

The European installed ATM base shrank considerably in 2013, but saw a significant rise in the number of units boasting cash-recycling functionality.

CPI to launch new note recycler in early 2015

October 17, 2014

The unit offers a more efficient way to accept and dispense cash, the company says.

SBI rolls out tortuous ATM fee schedule following RBI rule changes

October 16, 2014

For customers with a low average monthly account balance, keeping the rules straight could be frustrating; for those with a heftier balance, they're as simple…

Burroughs scanners OK'd for use with Aptra Passport

October 16, 2014

NCR has given the green light to the Elite and Open Professional scanner series; Micro Elite and Adaptive certification is expected to follow soon.

US gov't to introduce EMV for EBT cards

October 16, 2014

Following on high-profile data breaches originating at POS terminals, the Obama Administration is reportedly taking measures to ensure the security of…

FIME partners with Russian card software provider

October 16, 2014

The relationship will extend FIME EMV migration and certification services to issuing and acquiring banks in the region.

Cardtronics program incorporates ATM cash, coupons, mobile phones

October 16, 2014

The company's new AllTM program rewards ATM users by presenting them with a special coupon code they can upload to a mobile device and use immediately in-store.

Jackpotting makes its way to Western Europe's ATMs

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Though malware attacks constitute a minority of ATM crimes in Europe, the stealth, speed, criminal finesse — and cash — involved make them particularly…

ATM fee foe sues central bank

October 16, 2014

A rights activist is petitioning Nigeria's federal court to rescind an order that reversed a 2012 ban on foreign fees.

Will EMV lead to more contactless ATMs?

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

Some forward-looking independent ATM deployers have begun to develop strategies for implementing contactless ATM transactions.

Denali Alaskan FCU partners with Co-op for ATM access

October 15, 2014

The Co-op ATM program allows the FCU's members to use 30,000 Co-op networked ATMs across Alaska and the lower 48 states.

Not bound by tradition, Generations Bank embraces branch transformation

October 14, 2014

The 144-year-old bank has opened its first 'tellerless' branch featuring full-service virtual banking and on-site specialists who help customers with more…

Prepaid cards rule in September spending; checks see rare increase

October 14, 2014

Total dollar volume was up year-over-year, but month-to-month growth slowed slightly as consumers took a breather between back-to-school and Halloween spending.

More UK banks join Paym

October 14, 2014

Clydesdale Bank, Isle of Man Bank, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and Yorkshire Bank are among the new banks that will offer Paym this year.

The ATM industry's foreign fee fiasco

Are financial institutions shooting themselves in the foot by charging their customers to use other providers' ATMs?

Diebold aims for greater security, customer convenience with new 5500 ATM series

October 14, 2014

The company says its new ATM line supports financial institutions' need to drive efficiencies, manage risks and reduce costs.

Global card payment volume tops 200B in 2013

October 13, 2014

A new study by RBR has found that the number of payments made by card worldwide grew 13 percent between 2012 and 2013.

Ethiopian IT firm wins contract to install 50 ATMs for Nib International Bank

October 13, 2014

Moti Engineering will deliver the machines within 60 days; with this order, Moti will have supplied a total of 949 ATMs to Ethiopian banks.

European PCI community confab addresses future of payments security

October 13, 2014

The conference focused on providing a greater understanding of PCI standards, solutions and services and their application in today's business environment.