Move over, 4-digit PIN

July 9, 2013

A graphic designer from Nottingham, England, believes he's invented an identifier that's simpler and more secure than the four-digit PIN that ATM users the…

The daunting logistics of US EMV

A look at the numbers says that operators should make plans for EMV migration sooner rather than later.

'Er, what's an ATM?'

July 8, 2013

As incredible as it seems, 11 percent of Brits do not know what an ATM or cash point is. Can they all be football hooligans who've been knocked on the head…

Ethiopia's United Bank to triple ATM count

July 8, 2013

United Bank, an Addis Ababa-based commercial bank with 72 branches across Ethiopia, has awarded a contract to Lebanese IAD Computer Business Machines for 5…

Ghana ATMs to get eye ID

July 8, 2013

International Computer Systems and IBM have reportedly teamed with Sunnet Systems to develop iris recognition technology that might soon be introduced in the…

Mass. division of banks issues letter on interactive teller machines

July 8, 2013

The division of banks in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently issued a legal opinion on the regulatory approval process for the installation of an…

Diebold primed for turnaround

July 8, 2013

Diebold Inc. recently got some "big ups" on the investment research site Seeking Alpha — a positive turn for a company that's been punished by investors…

Polish banks partner on new mobile payment standard

July 8, 2013

Poland's largest banks are teaming on a new mobile payment and mobile banking standard scheduled for launch later this year.

Online fraud losses rise in 2012

by Jim Ghiglieri — Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, SHAZAM

A new report from the Internet Crime Complaint Center shows an 8.3 percent increase in unverified losses from fraudulent online activity since 2011.

There's a tremor in the force and it's emanating from Connecticut

by Todd Nuttall — CEO of Better ATM Services, Better ATM Services

Market forces often collide, some resulting in tremors that portend things to come. The recent passage by the Connecticut General Assembly of legislation in…

The future of ATMs, mobile, the branch and cash

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

Mike Lee, CEO of the ATM Industry Association, recently shared his insights into the future of accessing funds. Lee addressed a number of questions regarding…

Security defective on SA's Mandela banknotes

July 7, 2013

One of the security features on South Africa's new Mandela banknotes has been discovered to easily lift off the notes. Ironically, this feature — an embedded…

Myanmar's ATM cardholder numbers remain low

July 3, 2013

ATMs are back on line in Myanmar after a hiatus of several years, but the number of users remains low, according to the Central Bank of Myanmar.

Fiserv ranked No. 1 in e-bill payment

July 3, 2013

Fiserv Inc. has been recognized as the top online and mobile bill payment processor in a recent report by Aite Group, a financial services research firm. In…

Banknote paper-maker responds to increased ATM use with more durable materials

July 3, 2013

Improved reproduction technology and increased use of ATMs place increasing demands on the security and durability of banknotes, according to Louisenthal, a…

Russia's Uniastrum Bank goes end-to-end with BPC processing suite

July 3, 2013

E-payment solutions provider BPC Banking Technologies has announced that Moscow-based Uniastrum Bank has chosen the BPC SmartVista product suite as part of a…

Paragon adds new online training for EMV

July 3, 2013

As the U.S. prepares for EMV migration at the ATM and at retail, Paragon Application Systems is developing a series of online EMV training courses. This week…

MN CU rolls out interactive teller as remote branch

July 2, 2013

Lake State Credit Union, a $184 million FI that serves members in the Minnesota arrowhead counties bordering Lake Superior, is adding a new branch in Duluth …

CSI notches 36th consecutive quarter of growth

July 2, 2013

Computer Services Inc., a provider of core processing and payment processing services to financial institutions, has reported record revenues and net income…

Rite Aid, PAI enter turnkey ATM agreement

July 2, 2013

Rite Aid Corp. has selected payment processing solutions provider Payment Alliance International to provide turnkey ATM services at approximately 1,500 Rite…