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ABA council urges cooperation on secure payments system
March 14, 2016
The ABA Card Policy Council has called for all consumer-facing industries to implement 'strong, consistent safeguards to stop the loss of private information…
read nowBank of England to unveil polymer fiver design in June
March 14, 2016
In a recent speech, Chief Cashier Victoria Cleland thanked the cash industry for helping 'to ensure a smooth transition to polymer.'
read nowFintech represents 'potentially fatal risk' to retail banks, report says
March 14, 2016
Studies supporting the new report, 'Retail Banking: In tech we trust,' show that bankers expect major changes to the financial services marketplace within the…
read nowEveri claims first in EMV readiness for casino ATMs, kiosks
March 14, 2016
The gaming payments company (previously known as Global Cash Access) says it has achieved full EMV compliance across all platforms.
read nowNigeria implements biotech to halt fraud in bank, government sectors
March 14, 2016
A nationwide biometric ID system nationwide has helped secure bank customers' accounts — and clean up public service employee roles to the tune of nearly $12M…
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Transport for London and the hyping of contactless payments
by Ron Delnevo — Chairman, Cash and Card World
Despite the hype, the reality is that contactless payments last year accounted for less than 3 percent of all Transport for London journeys. That's how much…
read nowUse of e-payments adds $300B to GDP of 70 nations, Visa says
March 10, 2016
The study does note that expanding electronic payments alone will not necessarily increase prosperity — well-developed financial systems and healthy economies…
read nowBBVA, Wincor Nixdorf intro cash recycling in Spain
March 10, 2016
The financial institution and manufacturer have teamed up to install 800 Cineo 4080 systems this year.
read nowNew report examines the stakes in the cash debate
March 10, 2016
International payments industry expert Guillaume Lepecq argues that the global demand for currency has grown in parallel with electronic payments, and for good…
read nowMillennials don't want a paycheck; they want a pay card
March 10, 2016
A new study finds that 48 percent of millennials don't trust banks and see pay cards as a good way to avoid dealing with them.
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Payments go 'Hands Free' with Google app
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
The company is testing a cash-free payment method that lets users make and confirm purchases without reaching for a payment card — or even a smartphone.
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5 questions to ask your ATM paper supplier
by Ben Meeks — Owner, Brian Kirk Copywriting
When sourcing thermal paper for ATMs and branch transaction forms, ask prospective suppliers these questions to make sure you're getting the best deal — not…
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ATM-mobile interoperability: Whose sandbox is it, anyway?
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
Mobile-ATM functionality is here, but some of the details will have to catch up before it's all interoperable and safely tokenized. And at this point, we're…
read nowAllpoint to hold 'Surcharge-free Day' at ATMs in Phoenix QT stores
March 8, 2016
To mark its expansion into Arizona QuikTrip stores, the network will waive fees for all users of QT ATMs in Phoenix for one day during a 'Welcome to Feenix…
read nowOrbograph wraps up successful test of cloud-based validation solution
March 8, 2016
Working with partner Digital Check, the company demonstrated that its OrboAnywhere interface methodology really does live up to its name.
read nowE.Sun Bank shrinks teller lines with self-service bill pay kiosks
March 8, 2016
The Asian FI will launch NCR APTRA Connections to run multiple self-service touch points, delivering personalized ATM transactions and custom advertisements.
read nowNCR initiates share repurchases, increases 2016 EPS guidance
March 8, 2016
The company has announced plans to repurchase $250M of its common stock in 2016 on top of the $1B repurchased last December.
read nowBofA goes live with clearXchange network
March 8, 2016
Early Warning is behind the new network.
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No more cash, cards or keys? Shut the front door!
by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC
For much of the world's population, cash still dominates, so having a real wallet seems most appropriate — even if access to cash withdrawal is via a mobile…
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How well are your ATMs protected against new skimming technologies?
by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications
A March 15 webinar will take a look at the increasingly high-tech skimming methods that have emerged recently — and the steps deployers can take to avoid…
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