Australian banks reportedly at odds with Apple over interchange

August 17, 2015

At the center of the debate is the $2 billion in interchange fees the banks make per year.

Moldova Bank enables ATM-based money transfer with Cash By Code

August 14, 2015

For security purposes, the transaction provides a two-part code and a 24-hour time window for cash withdrawal by the recipient.

Facial recognition market to see CAGR of 9.5 pct through 2022

August 14, 2015

According to a new report, the value of the facial recognition market will more than double within the next several years.

EMV migration slows even as deadline looms

August 14, 2015

The reasons for the slowdown — and its longer-term implications — are the subject of a new research note by Mercator.

DNA collaborative taps Gemalto for EMV consulting

August 14, 2015

The company's consultants executed a strategy that details card, terminal and personalization requirements for EMV debit implementation.

ABnote, MeaWallet team to offer brandable mobile wallet

August 14, 2015

The companies say that their collaboration offers ABnote customers a simple path to EMV-based mobile payments.

Preview: 2015 ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Technology offers new ways for consumers to hold, control and spend their money. This summit promises to help execs get their arms around the former and meet…

New service offers customer support backup for ISOs

August 13, 2015

Merchant Contact Services offers merchant acquirers a suite of white label, inbound and outbound services for all campaign types.

UK ATM operators face prospect of new taxes

August 13, 2015

Under a new interpretation of an existing law, the government would impose a separate business tax on all third party-operated ATMs within retail shops.

The future of the ATM

There are lessons to be learned from countries and markets that are ahead of the United States in ATM development.

Russian bank halves CIT costs with cash recycling ATMs

August 12, 2015

In a pilot test, an in-branch system turned over its initial cash supply 16 times; the 377-unit fleet is expected to pay for itself within a year.

Real-time payment group releases first draft of messaging standards

August 12, 2015

The industry group aims to help countries with domestic implementations and facilitate interoperability between systems internationally.

Oberthur launches EMV blog for US financial services providers

August 12, 2015

'Chip Cards Insider' will address reader concerns leading up to the retail liability shift in October — and beyond.

Cardless ATM access at the tipping point

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Three-and-a-half years after its introduction, it looks as though mobile cash access at ATMs might finally be 'off and running.'

Kaspersky Q2 IT report highlights mobile security threat

August 11, 2015

The report finds a nearly threefold increase in mobile malware in the quarter, in addition to cyberespionage attacks targeting SMBs.

Enhanced batch check service adds counterfeit notification

August 11, 2015

Early Warning's enhanced batch deposit check service alerts an institution to the likelihood that an item might be counterfeit.

Banorte, Phoenix partner on omnichannel banking solution

August 11, 2015

The software suite will provide seamless support for the Banorte's multivendor ATM fleet and in-branch solutions, says Phoenix parent company Diebold.

Taiwanese bank takes a look at facial recognition for ATMs

August 11, 2015

In a pilot test, CTBC Bank is assessing the technology as a potential replacement for ATM cards and PINs.

Aussie IADs wrap up merger, roll out growth plan

August 11, 2015

iCash and Stargroup will consolidate under the Stargroup name as they roll out the Korean CashPod recycling ATM under a distribution deal.

Scary times ahead, indeed!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

What is particularly scary is the sheer number and value of transactions being processed today.