PIN debit already developed for mobile

George Wallner describes the simple one-step PIN solution already developed by the mobile industry. (From the ATM & Mobile Executive Summit.)

Smash-and-Grab Raids a Growing Problem for ATM Operators

An increase in smash-and-grab attacks is an anticipated byproduct of new technology. Find out whether you're vulnerable and what preventative measures you can…

15 ways to make the most of the 15th ATMIA US conference

You can't possibly take it all in, but you can take away what matters most to your business.

Target puts EMV migration on fast forward

February 5, 2014

This week, Target Corp. called for all stakeholders to take up the "shared responsibility" of payments security as it announced an accelerated timeline for its…

Kansas bank embraces universal teller concept

February 5, 2014

Leawood, Kan.-based Alterra Bank has made the move from a traditional teller line format to a universal banker approach that allows staff and customers to…

Mobile startup seeks to turn businesses into ATMs

February 5, 2014

A mobile payments startup aims to launch a new kind of ATM juggernaut in the U.S., one that will dispense funds from the cash-filled tills of hotels — and…

Pay in-pay out network bridges the digital divide

February 4, 2014

Historically, ATM and POS network operators have been locked into card-based payments acquiring relationships that offer few options for generating additional…

Department of Homeland Security taps FIS for cybersecurity research

February 4, 2014

Banking and payments technology provider FIS has reached an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security under which the company will serve as a…

Canada's Parliament mulls 50 cent off-us fee cap

February 4, 2014

It shouldn't cost Canadians as much as $3 to get access to their own money at a cash machine, a member of Canada's Opposition party asserts. The party wants to…

FI execs afraid of being first - and last

by Terry Dooley — SVP & CIO, ITS, Inc

Researchers recently interviewed merchant and financial institution executives to uncover their concerns regarding the ever-evolving payments arena.

Will MCX eclipse branded payment networks?

A major issue clogging the road of payment evolution toward MCX is where account holders' value is stored. Another issue is the MasterCard/Visa duopoly that…

The threats Walmart sees in MCX

Reed Luhtanen, director of payments policy for Walmart, describes the pitfalls facing adoption of the new MCX standards. (From a panel at the ATM & Mobile…

Will MCX benefit small merchants?

A question is asked about whether the closed nature of MCX runs contrary to the National Restaurant Association's open philosophy. "A lot of the principles…

London transport authority ends cash payment for bus fares

February 3, 2014

According to Transport for London, the 1 percent of Londoners who pay bus fares with cash cost the city 24 million pounds ($39.15 million) per year. So, the…

Senate hearings on data breach hint at a long road to remedy

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

But first, the 'blame storm.'

Independent review firm names '10 best EMV compliance consultants' for February

February 3, 2014

Topcreditcardprocessors.com has ranked the 10 best EMV compliance consulting firms for the month of February. Each month, the payment processor review firm…

Cash management solution promises improved cost-efficiency

February 3, 2014

Operators typically overload ATMs with cash to the point where associated costs account for up to 60 percent of all operating costs, according to financial…

Interswitch brings cardless mobile ATM withdrawals to Nigeria

January 31, 2014

The African payments company Interswitch Transnational has added cardless ATM withdrawals for mobile money users to its Quickteller service. Quickteller allows…

Infographic: BLE vs. NFC

This infographic compares the key similarities and differences between Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and Near Field Communications (NFC) in how they are…

6 questions about the future of the ATM

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A panel discussion asks whether the ATM will be just a 'must have' or a sales and services accelerator in years to come.