PCI SSC unveils PIN-on-glass security standard

January 26, 2018

The PCI Security Standards Council has issued a new PCI Security Standard for software-based PIN entry on commercial off-the-shelf devices such as smartphones…

Cash Connect bulk deposit acceptor delivers speed, efficiency

January 26, 2018

Cash Connect, a Johannesburg, South Africa-based provider of cash management solutions, has introduced a self-service bulk cash deposit machine that accepts…

ATMIA 2018 conference offers a view to the decade ahead in ATM innovation

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

After a year spent celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ATM, this year's ATMIA US conference theme, "Innovate and Succeed: The Next Decade for ATMs," serves…

ATM-focused BofA eBanking program ends amid protest

January 24, 2018

On Jan.19, Bank of America completed the final phaseout of its eBanking account, and at least 46,000 of the bank's customers and like-minded supporters are…

Bitcoin ATM provider's proprietary software adds new services, enhances UX

January 24, 2018

The Coinsource bitcoin ATM network has unveiled a new in-house software stack that will significantly improve the user experience at the company's nearly 40…

Brink's to buy Brazilian provider of ATM, CIT services

January 24, 2018

The Brink's Company, a provider of cash management, secure logistics and security solutions, has agreed to purchase Brazil-based Rodoban for approximately $14…

NCR lands on Thomson Reuters list of top 100 tech leaders

January 24, 2018

NCR Corp. has been recognized as a 2018 Top 100 Global Technology Leader by Thomson Reuters. This is the first year for the list, which highlights the tech…

Frustrating fraud alerts, amazing aesthetics: Consumers rate mobile apps of top US banks

January 24, 2018

Banks have plenty of incentive to drive greater digital engagement. A study by Bain found that each call or visit to the bank from a customer comes at a cost…

Video: Should payments providers adopt a single mobile platform?

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Some fintech pundits believe that mobile payments players must adopt a single, universal platform as a solid push-start toward global ubiquity. On the other…

5 strategies to improve email open rates

by Alicia Blanda — Chief Marketing Officer, Blanda Marketing & Public Relations

Because of its continuing popularity, email has grown to be a marketing staple for businesses. Here's how to ensure that your message stands out in your…

American Airlines goes cashless at Miami ticket counters

January 23, 2018

American Airlines is going cashless at Miami International Airport. This means that any fees paid at check-in — say, for a checked bag — will have to be…

Convergence, cooperation are bywords for financial institutions, fintechs in 2018

January 23, 2018

The convergence of mobile platforms, APIs, machine learning and faster payments systems will require an unprecedented level of cooperation between payments…

2018 – The Year of Digital Natives

2018 is the year that those born at the turn of the millennium will turn 18. Nicknames ‘Generation Z’, this is a generation that have grown up completely…

Discover card acceptance expands to Hong Kong

January 22, 2018

Discover Global Network, the payments brand of Discover Financial Services, will expand card acceptance at key merchants in Hong Kong in partnership with First…

ATM thief critically injured in explosive attack

January 22, 2018

In parts of the world where ATM gas attacks have become a common occurrence, authorities have long worried that an explosion set off by thieves could result in…

UK consumer group sounds alarm over ATM 'deserts'

January 22, 2018

Research by the U.K. watchdog organization Which has identified more than 200 communities in Britain with poor ATM access — or none at all — and says the…

Supreme injustice?

by atm Atom — blogger, atmatom

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether online merchants must collect taxes on out-of-state sales. The nationwide implementation of such a rule would…

Cyberattacks up 100 percent in 2 years, report shows

January 19, 2018

Last year was one for the records in terms of cybercrime attacks, which have increased more than 100 percent in the past two years, according to ThreatMetrix…

FireEye acquires X15 Software to accelerate delivery of next-gen security platform

January 19, 2018

FireEye Inc., an intelligence-led security company, has acquired X15 Software and its next-gen big data platform, according to a press release.

Interac, ICC partnership enables U.S. merchant certification for Canadian card transactions

January 19, 2018

Canadians will be able to use chip technology through the Interac Debit service at more U.S. merchant locations as the result of a partnership between Interac…