Episys Anywhere app expands CU staff, self-service capabilities

October 31, 2014

The new native app powered by Maluzai software enables CU employees to conduct branch activities on a tablet, and delivers a new channel for in-branch…

CardConnect secures tokenization patents

October 31, 2014

Tokenization reduces or entirely removes systems from the scope of PCI compliance because it eliminates all real touch points with actual card numbers.

It's November — peak season for card fraud

October 31, 2014

Criminals Christmas-shop, too. Data analysts at Feedzai say last November was big for fraud, but this November will be bigger yet.

Two merchants pull the plug on NFC (and Apple Pay) as MCX looms

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

CVS and Rite Aid turned off NFC support last week, raising the ire of Apple supporters who vowed to take their business to Walgreens.

Using cash for small purchases shows a consumer's age

by Dan Kramer — Senior Vice President, Marketing & Merchant Servic, SHAZAM

A recent study found that consumers under age 30 are much more likely to use plastic even to pay for purchases under $5.

Cord Financial Services receives PMAA endorsement

October 30, 2014

Cord is the only nationwide ATM provider endorsed by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America, which represents around 8,000 independent petroleum…

Report examines efforts to regulate mobile payments, standardize technology

October 30, 2014

Countries have begun enacting regulatory frameworks, hoping to encourage interoperability and ensure widespread adoption of mobile payments.

AMIS highlights: 'This year's conference was also terrific'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

A video journal of highlights and attendee comments from the second annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.

Card data theft the No. 1 worry among Americans, Gallup poll says

October 30, 2014

Gallup found that 69 percent of Americans worry about having card information stolen in a retail data breach — and suggested that this fear could increase…

Organizations not prepared adequately for targeted cyberattacks

October 30, 2014

A Kaspersky Lab study finds that although businesses know the threat is real, they aren't doing enough to protect themselves against targeted attacks.

New guide offers a comprehensive view of ATM and mobile integration

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The free downloadable publication includes 53 pages of survey results, case studies and interviews with innovators in the areas of ATM and mobile channel…

Lift the flap ... what's behind it?

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

In the payments business, an entire industry focused on security is taking shape behind the scenes. The question is who else might be lurking back there, as…

FIS, CSCU team up to extend fraud protection solution to CUs

October 28, 2014

Compromise Manager promises timely card blocking, reduced administration costs, and automated cardholder alerts for small and midsize credit unions.

Alliance advocates concurrent use of smart chip, encryption, tokenization

October 28, 2014

A new paper from the Smart Card Alliance says payments providers can help protect themselves against fraud by using layered technologies.

US banks hit with EMV fraud (yes, EMV fraud)

October 28, 2014

Fraudsters are devoting their energies to exploiting holes in the smart chip transaction process. And it seems that they have found a few.

More relevant than ever: The changing face of the ATM

by Rebecca Hellmann — Marketing and Sales Coordinator, Welch ATM

Financial institutions are investing more in high-tech features that appeal to cash-carrying millennials, and that's a great opportunity for IADs.

ATM enclosure access: Three problems, one solution

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

FIs, CIT providers and IADs all face issues of key management, custodian authorization and security integration. One company says it has a solution for all.

Reslam brings its solution for keyless ATM enclosure access to US

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The South African company says its completely keyless system can flex to meet the needs of FIs, CIT companies and IADs of almost any size.

Call for entries: Cash Always Works video

Tell the ATM Industry Association your true story about a time when cash came to the rescue.

Has cash ever saved the day for you? Tell your story

October 27, 2014

The ATM Industry Association is collecting real-life stories to use in the production of its upcoming 'Cash Always Works' video. Share yours by Dec. 15.