PCI Security Standards Council: Beware of 'Ghost'

February 2, 2015

The warning follows a US Department of Homeland Security alert about a critical software vulnerability that poses a serious risk to computer systems.

Citizens Bank, Fiserv prolong payment solutions agreement

February 2, 2015

The seven-year deal applies to Fiserv payment and account transfer solutions that include CheckFree RXP, Popmoney and TransferNow.

Kaspersky Lab secure scanner app detects malicious QR codes

February 2, 2015

The mobile app scans a QR code and checks it against known malicious links. If the code is suspect, the app will send a warning notification to the user.

Russian bank fights rising payment fraud with real-time software solution

January 30, 2015

Wincor Nixdor worked with Tinkoff Bank to implement IRIS, which provides transaction histories for any number and type of payment channels.

Presenters wanted: Call for speakers issued for European ATMs 2015

January 30, 2015

Submissions from prospective presenters will be accepted until Feb. 28 for the London conference to be held in mid-June by ATMIA and RBR.

Report: Mobile accounts for 25 percent of online transactions in Q4 2014

January 30, 2015

The holiday shopping season accounted for the majority of such transactions.

4Cs, Euronet pair up for payment software licensing deal

January 30, 2015

The deal with St. Kitts-based Caribbean Credit Card Corp. expands Euronet's presence in the islands.

Pulse unveils revitalized logo

January 30, 2015

The updated design aims to identify the ATM and debit network more closely with its parent company, Discover Financial Services.

Up in smoke: How secure ATMs can thwart creative criminals

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

January 29, 2015

Blowing up an ATM might not be the very first idea that comes to mind for a criminal, but owners of ATM networks cannot rule out anything.

'Bit-what?' Most Americans clueless about cryptocurrency, study finds

January 29, 2015

A 'first of its kind' survey indicates that bitcoin proponents have their work cut out if they aim to educate Americans about bitcoin and its usefulness.

For better or worse, researchers forecast 'a year to remember' in payments and banking

January 29, 2015

A free outlook series from Mercator Advisory Group looks at converging trends in US EMV deployment, omnichannel delivery, and mobile payments.

Federal Reserve releases faster payment report

January 29, 2015

'Strategies for Improving the US Payment System,' lays out the Fed's plan for engaging with industry stakeholders to improve the speed, safety and efficiency…

Dolphin Debit serves up splashy numbers for 2014

January 29, 2015

The IAD reported impressive growth for the year, including a 35 percent increase in revenue.

Heartland backs end-to-end encryption with new warranty

January 29, 2015

The warranty covers compliance fines, fees and any assessments by card brands, issuing banks and acquiring banks.

Myth-busting study shows that 'silver surfers' use digital banking channels, too

January 27, 2015

Tech-savvy young things aren't the only adopters of Internet and mobile banking channels; a British study found a surprising number of users over the age of 60.

Datacard, Abanca partner to provide on-the-spot bankcards

January 26, 2015

With its implementation of a Datacard solution, Abanca Bank becomes the first FI in Spain to offer instant issuance debit, credit and prepaid cards.

Coinbase launches first US-based bitcoin exchange

January 26, 2015

The company has regulatory approval from 23 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

TD putting 'Smart ATMs' to the test in Canada

January 23, 2015

The ATMs offer enhanced withdrawal and deposit functionality; TD says that early feedback from users has been positive.

ATM marketers gain idea-sharing platform with newly formed group

January 23, 2015

The new group will promote communication among marketing professionals, and also between marketing staff and upper management.

Allpoint, Star networks re-up surcharge-free ATM agreement

January 23, 2015

The relationship offers expanded surcharge-free access to StarSF member financial institutions and their cardholders.