Is that kiosk ADA compliant? Who knows?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

When new ADA regs were released in 2010, touch screens in self-service devices weren't that much of a thing. They are now, and determining what compliance…

EAST reports 2016 crime stats for Europe's ATMs; black box attacks up 287 percent

April 13, 2017

A newly published report from the European ATM Security Team discloses that criminals carried out ATM black box attacks in 10 reporting countries during 2016.

UK competition authority OKs MasterCard-VocaLink deal

April 13, 2017

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the way for completion of the planned acquisition by MasterCard of London-based VocaLink Holdings Ltd.…

Texas FCU completes outsourcing of ATM fleet to Dolphin Debit

April 13, 2017

Following the expiration of its contract with another ATM provider, Sabine Federal Credit Union of Orange, Texas, has outsourced ownership and operation of the…

Cachet Financial Solutions rebrands as Digiliti Money

April 13, 2017

Cachet Financial Solutions Inc., a provider of cloud-based remote deposit capture and mobile prepaid card solutions, has announced a corporate rebranding and…

ADA regs for kiosks being defined by lawsuits, not legislation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ADA specifies in detail how ATMs must accommodate visually impaired users. But kiosks? Not so much. This leaves the courts to establish guidelines for the…

FSS supports India's cashless payment initiative with card-free solution

April 10, 2017

FSS, a Chennai, India-based provider of ATM and payments services, has launched FSS Aadhaar Pay to support the digital payment initiatives of the Indian…

The future of data — rounded to the next zettabyte

April 10, 2017

A new study forecasts that the amount of data worldwide will rise tenfold within the next eight years.

NAC knocks new FICO findings on card compromise at nonbank ATMs

April 10, 2017

The National ATM Council Inc. is questioning — for the second year in a row — FICO statistics concerning card compromises at retail ATMs in the United States. 

Lloyds Bank bets big on 'micro branches'

April 10, 2017

Following on the heels of announcements by HSBC and the Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Bank has confirmed that it will be scaling down its branches in the U.K.

Diebold Nixdorf takes its ATM show on the road

April 10, 2017

Diebold Nixdorf has announced its kickoff of a 50-city tour "to deliver the future of consumer transactions directly to U.S. financial institutions and…

The whys and hows of banks and the blockchain

The blockchain technology at the heart of the cryptocurrency bitcoin has opened up a number of possibilities for the banking industry. Here's what's in it for…

New York calls for consistent nationwide cybersecurity standards

April 10, 2017

New York is making the case that other U.S. states should use New York's comprehensive new cybersecurity rules as a model as they develop regulatory frameworks…

How are you setting your ATM strategy?

Knowing that a million transactions happened at a location is not tremendously helpful if you don't have the particulars about what is driving consumer…

Diebold Nixdorf announces Windows 10 readiness

April 7, 2017

Diebold Nixdorf has become the first ATM manufacturer prepared to support the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, according to a press release.

TMD intros deep insert skimming defense for NCR SelfServ DIP-reader ATMs

April 7, 2017

TMD Security has launched its patented Card Protection Plate for NCR SelfServ ATMs with DIP card readers. The new design joins TMD's existing range of CPPs for…

Australian IAD Stargroup reports stellar earnings for fiscal Q3

April 7, 2017

This week, Aussie IAD Stargroup announced its 13th consecutive quarter of record-setting revenues in an earnings report for fiscal Q3 2016–2017.

Cash-loving Europeans get a new 50 euro banknote

April 7, 2017

The fourth entry in the European Central Bank's Europa series — the 50 euro banknote — started circulating this week, according to an announcement from the ECB.

What we can learn from the latest 'ATMs'

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

The Safe Water Network has introduced an affordable "water ATM" in India. Paline LLC has launched America's first "pizza ATM" at Xavier University in…

FIs in western US a bit foggy on Fed's Faster Payments initiative

April 7, 2017

A survey of 430 financial institutions in the western part of the U.S. revealed low awareness and adoption of faster payments products, according to a press…